Laptops are very important work and
fun stations. To ensure that our
laptops lasts us longer, it is our duty
to know the safe practices, how to,
habits, acts, and behaviors that might
cause us to lose our laptops.
Here are 10 common mistakes that
might cause you to damage your
laptop or computer.
1. Using Your Computer Without An
Antivirus
Getting a good antivirus with paid
license could be expensive but it's
always a wise choice to do so.
Using your laptop without an
antivirus software installed could
cause you the following;
* Slow system performance
* Loss of important documents
exposure to h*ckers through the
installation of Trojan horses and
tracking cookies on your system
* And finally could cause total
system failure
To avoid the above consequences,
get a good antivirus program for
your laptop.
Note: Though Antivirus program is
essential for your system safety,
you should not install more than
one antivirus program on your
system at the same time.
2. Lifting Your Laptop By The Screen
One common mistake people often
make is; lifting their laptops by the
screen, therefore exerting too much
pressure on the laptop hinges, and
increasing the risk of losing your
laptop screen. Always grab your
laptop by the base and not by the
screen.
3. Blocking The Air Vent
Blocking the air vents helps the
system cool by serving as a means
for the system to dissipate heat. If
you block these vents by placing a
pile of papers that block the vents
for example, your laptop would
overheat causing problems that
could make you lose your laptop to
damage.
Always ensure that you don't block
your laptop vent to prevent
overheating and damage to your
laptop. The air vents on your
laptop.
4. Using Your Laptop Without Surge
Protection
Using your laptop without surge
protection could cost you your
computer. Every now and then
power fluctuates and spikes which
could cause damage to your power
pack or your laptop. Ensure you get
a good surge protector to protect
your laptop and accessories from
power surges.
5. Eating & Drinking When Using Your
Laptop
Most times we want to enjoy food
and drinks while watching movies
or playing games on our laptop.
Sounds like fun but is probably one
of the most dangerous mistakes you
could make, as an accidental spill of
a cup of juice or water on your
keyboard could cause the system to
short circuit and could cause your
laptop to burn or shut down
indefinitely. Always keep liquids
far away from your laptop.
6. Using Your Laptop On Bed Or Soft
Surfaces
Most people enjoy the comfort of
working with their laptops on bed.
However, this is bad practice. Using
your laptop on bed could cause
your laptop to overheat
7. Over Charging Your Laptop Battery
Overcharging your laptop could
cause your battery to wear out.
When your laptop attains 100%
charge, take it off the power
source. This is important because
when you work with a laptop with
a bad battery and there is an
unexpected power cut, your system
could go off immediately causing
your system to shut down wihtout
saving your previous session. This
could cause you to lose your
unsaved document and could
eventually lead to the damage of
your system.
8. Moving Your Laptop With Your
Power Cord Aattached
When moving your laptop from one
point to another, it is dangerous to
do so with your power cord
attached as it might get tangled up
and cause the laptop to fall off your
hands. Always detach the power
cord first before moving your
laptop
9. Using Your Power Cord To Obstruct
The Way
It is dangerous to charge your
laptop in a way that your power
cord obstructs the way. Someone
could accidentally kick your cord fit
such a force that could spoil your
power cord or cause your laptop to
fall to the ground. Always place
your cord where it doesn't obstruct
the way.
10. Never Open Your Laptop If You
Are Not A Technician
Some folks might be tempted to
open their laptops to see if they can
try their hands on fixing a problem
or two. The truth however is, no
matter how small you perceive the
problem to be, if you are not a
technician or have concrete
knowledge about your computer
hardware, do no open your
computer, doing so could stand you
the risk of tempering with other
things which could spoil your
laptop totally. Always seek
technical help when having issues
with your computer, don't do try
and error.
#Enjoy!!!
