Basic Guide To Maintain Your Laptop
Laptops, regardless of the reason you buy them, are very important, not only because of their monetary value but because of the data that is stored on them. Furthermore, if your laptop stops functioning properly, then the time it spends in the repair shop will be time that you can't spend doing your work, studying or whatever it was you used the laptop for.
If you want to keep your laptop at its best shape read on:
1.Vent Cleaning: It is important to check the vents of your laptop at least once a week to make sure that there are no obstructions that can cripple its performance. You can purchase a can of air. Remember, poking is not the best thing to do if you want to clean the vent of your laptop.
2. Fan Function: The least that you would want to happen to your laptop is overheating. You always have to make sure that the fan is functioning all the time. Some laptop makers have software that can track laptop temperature for monitoring.
3. Surface: There should never be any obstructions in the air flow of the laptop. Always put the laptop in a hard and flat surface while it is on and running this will make air flow freely from the vents and fans. Do not put your laptop over a pillow or on your lap, this will hinder air flow and there will be a big chance that it will overheat.
4. Storage: To protect your laptop from dust, spills, and bumps buy a good quality laptop bag and not just a sleeve. In buying a laptop bag make sure that the laptop compartment is properly padded, pads should be on both sides. Before putting the laptop into a bag make sure it is completely off to avoid overheating.
5. Liquids: Keep your laptop away from any liquids all the time to avoid the risk of being spilled over. If you have the habit of drinking any beverage while you are working, see to it that your mug or bottle is covered the whole time you are working. If you can, place your beverage on a different table.
6. Shocks: Always make sure that your laptop is protected every time you move around. Be gentle in handling your laptop to avoid breaking its spare parts.
7. Humidity: Always keep your laptop in very dry places. Humidity can damage the circuitry and the screen of the laptop.
8. Dust: Always protect your laptop from dust. Keep it away from open windows, put it in a storage sleeve when not in use, and every week clean the screen and keyboard with a soft cloth to remove dust.
9. Floor: Avoid putting the laptop in the floor there is a big chance that somebody might step on it and damage it.
10. Surge Protectors - Utilize a surge protector at all times when youre charging your laptop to protect the battery.
These are just some few tips that can help you keep your laptop in a good condition for many years.
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Tired of wondering what all the fuss is about? This book is written for people like you, who may not know much about computers but are ready to learn. In plain English, it tells you how to use a computer, the Windows operating system, and basic software; what to look for in a laptop; and how to get online to shop, e-mail, and chat — safely.
Compare — understand the differences between standard "notebook" laptops, netbooks, mids or minis, and tablet PCs
Choose wisely — consider weight, monitor size, price, how you'll connect to the Internet, processor speed, and memory
All the details — charge the battery, set up user accounts, adjust settings, and manage power
Learn what you can do — manage your finances, watch movies, research topics of interest, organize your photos, and create family newsletters
Do Windows — log on and off, manage files and folders, and use accessibility features
Communicate — set up an e-mail account and join a social networking site
Be careful — learn about online risks, how to protect yourself, and how to recognize fraud and scams
Simplify your life — shop, bank, and pay bills online
Open the book and find:
How to keep your laptop running smoothly
What you can do with built-in applications
Advice on searching the Web
Tips for protecting your privacy
How to access the Internet when you travel
How to use accessibility features for vision or hearing challenges
Where to find help
How to connect printers and other devices
Learn to:
? Choose the right laptop for you
? Work with the built-in touchpad or attach a wireless mouse
? Use Windows® 7 to manage files and optimize performance
? Safely send and receive e-mail and explore the Web
Laptops For DummiesLaptops For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use your laptop to its fullest potential, from how to purchase a laptop and what to do when you first open the box to how to keep your laptop safe and running smoothly. You will discover how to choose and purchase the right laptop for you, how to set up and maintain your laptop, customize user accounts, adding your laptop to networks, printing, and connecting to the Internet. In this updated and revised edition, find information about synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pickup between two machines, remote access to the desktop, networking, power management, storage, and especially laptop security. You’ll find out how to:
- Navigate all your laptop’s components
- Use keyboard shortcuts and a mouse
- Organize and manage files and accounts
- Print files and add your laptop to a network
- Properly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resources
- Manage the power supply
- Add software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office server
In addition to the basics, find lists of ten battery tips and tricks, ten handy laptop accessories, and ten things you should keep in your laptop carrying case in Laptops for Dummies, 3rd Edition, a convenient and handy guide!
The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop ComputersThe Laptop Repair Workbook includes twelve full page troubleshooting flowcharts for laptop hardware troubleshooting and explanatory text for every decision point. The book begins with an introduction to basic laptop terminology, troubleshooting procedures, and cost decisions. Supplementary illustrated tests and procedures are available on the publisher's website, www.fonerbooks.com. An ebook version is also available direct from the publisher.
