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- Blocking air vents will cause the computer to operate above the normal operating temperature range, which over time will decrease the lifespan of your computer.
- Avoid using your computer in a particularly dusty area.
- Consider purchasing a compressed "air" canister and blowing out the dust from the vents.
- Consider avoiding or force quitting processes on your machine that are not required and not in use.
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Professionally known as portable computers, the term "laptop" can be deceiving. Most of the circulation for the computer to cool itself is located to the back, sides, and bottoms of the machine. When you use your computer on your lap or on a soft surface like a bed or pillow, you can obstruct the ventilation causing the computer to overheat. This can easily be resolved by using the computer on a flat surface like a table or desk, or even on a specially made lap desk that is designed to support airflow to the computer. |
Step Five: Backup Data Regularly
Backup your data regularly and backup important files to multiple locations.
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Install a good Antivirus, keep it updated, and perform scans regularly.
- Be sure to install a good antivirus /wiki/spaces/scpay101/pages/150373782. Your computer may come with a free trial of another antivirus, but we strongly suggest a complete version to be installed.
- Keep the software updated by checking for daily updates.
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- To have the best patches and security updates available, be sure to regularly update your computer, or better yet, turn on automatic updates for Windows and for Mac. /wiki/spaces/scpay101/pages/150382552
Step Eleven: Illegal Downloading
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