I was thinking today about the things we seem to do during the late spring and early summer months at my house and it ocured to me that people on the whole ignore their PCs during the summer months. They play outside, they go swimmimg, heck some folks even CLEAN.
It seems to me that at this time of year when the temp is the highest most folks seem to neglect the old computer. So as the helpful kind of guy I am I thought I would drop some of my own favorite summer computeing tips on you and hope it rubs off. Here goes…
Open your computer case and CLEAN OUT THE DUST!!!!!
- use a can of compressed air and spray off the CPU cooler (thats the hunk-o-metal on top of your processor)
- use the canned air to hose off the fans
- clean off the memory sticks
Turn off your PC in the hottest parts of the day (if you can)
- some folks leave their PCs on 24-7, thats fine, but of you dont actually use it during high noon, turn it off
Unplug those big fancy Dolby / THX speakers
- they give off a ton of heat suck energy big time.
Tie up and organize that Gordian Knot behind your desk.Computers are kind of like fine wine, they need air to breath and be the best they can be.
- loose cables and that squid like mas of tangled cables can lead to reduced airlfow and a shortened PC lifespan.
Clean your KEYBOARD!!! (yes that sticky, dirty, crumb infested drink receptical that you push the letters on)
- unplug the keyboard from your computer
- Turn it key-side down and SHAKE
- Use a mild detergent on a damp cloth and wipe down all the finger grime and ick
- let it dry thoroughly
Now go, don’t forget your PC this summer. Give it the love it needs and deserves.
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