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Top Laptop Maintenance and Tuning Tips for Ship-shape Operation of New Laptops Offered by Seattle Laptop
Dec 30, 2009 (EWORLDWIRE via Comtex) --
While it's not on the minds of gift recipients yet who got a new laptop for Christmas, it will be soon, reports Seattle Laptop. Owner Daniel Wagoner says new owners need to review all the instructions on protecting the new technology toy from viruses, spy ware, malware, hardware failures, or backing up your files. He suggests many of the problems customers experience could be easily avoided if they followed some simple steps.
Seattle Laptop - The Laptop Experts - has produced a must-do list of maintenance instructions for anyone with a brand new laptop. "Even if you have already been using your laptop for a while, you should begin proper maintenance immediately," states Wagoner. "It will only save you money."
All the laptop maintenance tasks on the list must be performed for a new laptop owner to enjoy the very best chance of experiencing trouble-free laptop use.
The Must Do Laptop Maintenance List
- Clean Your Heat Sink and Fan " With normal use, lint builds up on a laptops heat sink, and this will block air flow from the fan. If not cleaned periodically, this will lead to overheating of your processor and graphics card. Cleaning your heat sink on a regular basis will also keep your fan from being over worked, leading to early failure. Many reputable companies like Seattle Laptop, who offer laptop repair, will clean heat sinks for free as a service to their customers.
- Using Anti Virus Software " Regardless which program you choose, you must always keep your anti virus subscription current, and your software updated. Scan your laptops hard drive every week or two for viruses, and run and update before running scans. If you cant download updates, you must fix this problem immediately. Remember to always remove old anti virus programs before installing new anti virus software to avoid problems.
Anti Spyware and Anti Malware " Laptop users must protect their machines from spy ware and need to use anti spy ware, and anti malware programs to guard against the problems these programs cause. Remember to runs scans periodically after downloading updates.
- Windows Updates " If your laptop is running Windows, you must make sure your updates remain current. We recommend downloading the updates automatically, and then installing them on your own. If your laptop wont download updates, this problem must be corrected to protect you from exploits.
- Tighten Screen Hinges - If your screen is getting floppy, make sure to get the screws attaching your hinges to your laptop's case, and screen are tightened. This will help you avoid damage caused by parts coming loose.
- No drinking, or if you do have a glass of wine, a cup of coffer, or anything else close by while using your laptop, make sure if it spills, liquid won't reach your machine.
- Defrag " Defragging your hard drive occasionally will help it function better, and faster.
- Clean Up Unnecessary Files " There are a few programs that remove temp files, and other unnecessary files that always seem to build up and slow your computer down. We recommend doing a Windows clean up from time to time to speed up your laptop. On occasion removing programs can cause software problems, so be sure to back up your laptop completely before cleaning up files, or removing any programs.
- Backing Up " Seattle Laptop recommends setting up a system for backing up your data on a regular basis, and sticking to it. A hard drive can fail, and an operating system can stop functioning at any time, and retrieving important data can be very expensive. All computer and laptop users must be prepared for their hard drive to fail right now. The more important one's data is, the more often it should be backed up, and on multiple devices. We also recommend turning on automatic backup in programs you use often like Word, and Excel.
- Unplug Your Laptop " Always unplug the power adapter, and remove all USB, and PCMCIA devices before putting your laptop in your carrying case.
- Dont Block the Fan " Do not set your laptop on a bedspread or any other surface that may keep air from getting to your fan through the vents on the bottom, and side of your laptop. This will keep prevent overheating.
"There are many other things that may be useful in extending the life of your laptop," adds Wagoner. "This is the short must-do list of maintenance tasks to help you avoid many of the more common problems laptop users face. Hopefully these tips can help you get many years of service from your new laptop."
More information on laptop maintenance can be found at SeattleLaptop.com ('http://www.SeattleLaptop.com/LaptopMaintenance.html').
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Source: Seattle Laptop
Daniel Wagoner
Seattle Laptop Inc.
7525 Aurora Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103
PHONE. 206-784-4215
FAX. 206-782-1342
EMAIL: Contact@SeattleLaptop.com
http://www.SeattleLaptop.com
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