Monday, April 26, 2010

Spring Clean Your Computer

It is that time of year when we clean out, get rid of, or at least notice that we have extra stuff we could do without. Your computer needs attention as well. Living in the high desert can be hard on a computer so here are some ways you can take care of it.

  • Computer: Get a can of compressed air and blow the dust out of the fan on your computer. This is especially important if you have a pet.*

  • Keyboard: While you've go the canned air out, blow out your keyboard. Clean in between the keys with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

  • Monitor: Clean you monitor with a moist paper towel. Don't use glass cleaner, as it will leave residue.

  • Mouse: You can clean your mouse with an alcohol swab.

*Do not take the can of compressed air into a place where it could be considered a weapon/bomb, such as a school.

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