If your laptop has been in a cold place, like in your car in the winter, wait for it to get to room temperature before you boot up so that condensation does not form inside; it could damage delicate components.<\/p>\n
Laptops are constantly being moved around – things like setting it down on a table, transferring to your lap, putting it in a case, etc. This puts a lot more wear and tear on them vs a PC, so be sure EVERYTHING is always backed up. Don’t take chances on losing everything.<\/p>\n
There is a lot of controversy on whether you really need to shut down a PC; after all, refrigerators and other appliances run non-stop without being turned off. But, when it comes to laptops, always shut down completely when you are not going to be using it for an extended time.<\/p>\n
Check air vents for dust or particles and keep it clean~<\/p>\n
While it is nice to keep your laptop in your lap, using it on a hard surface is really the best way to extend the life of your laptop, and helps to control overheating or over use of the internal fan.<\/p>\n
Never reposition your laptop from one spot to the next, or from your lap to a table, without unplugging USB flash drives; leaving them in can bend them and ruin not only the flash drive, but the USB port on the laptop as well.<\/p>\n
Use a strong password on your laptop; theft is more of a concern with portable devices. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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