Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Computer Physical Cleaning

Cleaning a computer with software will help slow down the damage caused by viruses but will not help with physical dirt. It is suggested by computer professionals to clean a computer every month or less depending on whether or not it is in a well aired area, small area or solid floor rather than carpet. Cleaning a computer is a quick task and will not take more than 15 minutes of your time. Firstly you must check what type of screen you have, each one requires a different type of cleaner: See below:

  • LCD - Mix Distilled water, Vinegar in a spray bottle or a cup...Spray or pore onto a soft cloth, NEVER DIRECTLY AT SCREEN, wipe using overlapping lines until clean.
  • Glass - Use any type of glass cleaner and it will work fine

Once you have cleaned the screen you must then go and clean the keyboard. The keyboard is cleaned the same basic way spray onto cloth and then wipe over the top. It is very important that you do not spray to much on as if any liquid gets below the keyboard it will mess with the electronics and will ruin your keyboard.

Cleaning the computer box is the simplest task as it doesn't really require any special type of cleaning. It can and normally is just cleaned with polish. This is mainly just to take the dust off it. It also to make sure there is no dirt around the air holes. If there is any blockage in the air vents it can cause the computer to heat up and as a result the computer performance will be decreased and permanent damage may occurs.

Well thats the basics make sure to do this regularly.

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