Do It Yourself Computer Maintenance
Computer maintenance is key for the long term survival of a PC. There are two main types of computer maintenance. The first, which is probably the most important, is the backing up, virus scanning, registry cleaning and defragging of a hard drive. The second is the physical maintenance of a computer.
Tips on Keeping a Computer Clean
The most commonly used tool for keeping a PC clean is compressed air. If used regularly, it will help keep fans and air passages free of hair and dust that can cause your PC to overheat and fail. Shake well and point the nozzel at an angle toward the area you are cleaning. Make sure the debris blows out and away from the PC.
Cotton swabs are great for cleaning hard to reach areas of a a keyboard,monitor or case. If possible, look for the long-handled swabs and only uses alcohol free liquids to clean sensitive areas of your computer. You can often find these cleaners at a computer or electronics store.
While you may be tempted to use a vacuum inside of your computer, it is not recommended. You can use tiny portable vacuums around and near the computer to get rid of heavy dust, hair and other debris that are slowly making their way toward the intakes of your computer case. You can also a vacuum to cleanup after blowing the computer out with compressed air.
You can buy cleaning packs at your local PC shop that also include LCD monitor wipes and soft cloth for cleaning mice, keyboards and other hard surfaces of your computer.
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