How to Care for a Laptop

A laptop is a great accessory to have for work and school as well as travel and for projects. However, it is necessary to take precautions to care for your laptop. By keeping it clean and the software up to date, you can expand the lifetime of your laptop. Follow the few simple steps below to ensure that you take the proper care of your laptop.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Keep your laptop clean. Purchase cleaning cloths in the electronics section at retail stores such as Walmart or Best Buy. Dust the screen off lightly and keep the keyboard clean by using air in a can. Never eat or drink around your laptop.

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   Purchase a case for your laptop. If you plan on taking your laptop with you to work or school, protect it from extreme heat, cold, and scratches.

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   Keep your laptop away from small children who do not know how to use it. Store it on a smooth surface so that it does not fall off and break. Do not leave your laptop in a car, unlocked home, a school locker, or anywhere else that it could get stolen. Your personal information could be at risk.

4. Gently place the laptop screen down after use. Do not slam it down on to the keyboard. Doing so could damage your computer. A laptop will gently lock shut when the cover is placed down.

5. Do not download any unknown software or applications onto your laptop. Beware of email attachments from unfamiliar people and delete them as soon as possible. Always keep your anti-virus software up to date so that you are aware of any new viruses, adware or vicious spam.