Some general tips to take care of your PC

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• Computers need air circulation to keep them cool. As they continue to get faster, they use more voltage and therefore run hotter. Don't place your PC in a cramped place. Also, there should be no big holes in the case as this leads to poor circulation.
• Computers do not like dust and smoke very much. Dust can cause components to malfunction and short out from the static electricity build-up. Smoke kills a computer faster than it kills people as it can lead to tar build-up on fans and components.
• Do not plug devices into the computer while it is on, unless you are inserting a USB device. USB devices are the only devices which are hot-swappable, meaning you can plug and unplug them while the computer is on.
• As long as your computer is under warranty, never throw away the original packaging. Also, you should keep everything that came with the computer (manuals, diskettes, CD-ROMs) in a safe place.
• Printers should be turned off only by the power button on the printer case, never by a surge protector it is plugged into.
• If at all possible, do not eat or drink around your PC. If you do, be extremely careful. S****ing liquid on your keyboard can short the computer out.
• Always use some form of Anti-Virus software. Viruses are the cause of most service calls we get. We recommend Norton Anti-Virus.
• Backing up your data periodically will protect your data and make it easier to recover from a disastrous event. Please back up!
• Scan disk and De frag are very useful programs in the protection of your data. Use them.
• Your CD-ROM drive is NOT a cup holder.
• And finally, write down all error messages. Doing this can help technicians repair your PC faster, which can save you money.

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