Laptop Care For Beginners

    You have just bought your first laptop. Congrats! Now, you have to take care of it so you can use it for a long time. Here are some tips on how to care for your laptop.

Keep Food and Drinks Away

    It is inevitable that crumbs or splashes of your drink will end up on your laptop no matter how careful you are. This can cause problems in the long run so it is better for you to eat or drink away from your laptop.

Wipe Your Laptop Screen Carefully

    Laptop screens are not as clear as desktop monitor screens, so you need to keep them clean always. Use a lint-free cloth to gently wipe away dust or dirt. If some marks do not disappear, buy a LCD screen cleaner. They are generally cheap so you do not have to worry about your expenses.

Clean the Keys and Ports Regularly

    Laptop keyboards are harder to replace compared to desktop keyboards so you have to keep them clean always. You can buy a small USB keyboard vacuum and this can help keep the dust and dirt from building up. Another option is you can buy a keyboard cleaner putty, which is also cheap. This method works for the other parts of your laptop too.

Don't Block the Vents

    Actually, very few laptops are to be used on your lap or any other soft surface. This is because the heat vents of many laptops are on the bottom and putting your laptop on soft surfaces will block those vents. If they are often blocked, this can cause heat damage to your laptop which can last for a long time.

Buy a Laptop Stand

    If you're someone who uses your laptop without moving around, you should think about buying a laptop stand. Buying one will improve your viewing angle and not block your laptop's heat vents, which in turn results in better airflow. Some stands even come with built-in cooling fans to help air your laptop's heat vents.

Do Not Overcharge Your Laptop

    You should try not to keep your laptop plugged in at all times. After it has charged fully, you should unplug it until you need to charge it again. This will help keep the battery in good condition. 

Close the Lid

    When you have finished using your laptop, close the lid. When you are moving your laptop everywhere, close the lid. When you're leaving your laptop for any period of time, close the lid. This will help protect your laptop screen from accidental damage and prevent it from running between charges.

Buy a Laptop Bag

    If you want to take your laptop everywhere, you need a good laptop bag. Buy one that is water resistant, or even better waterproof, to protect your laptop when it rains. Buy a bag that is padded or has a floating laptop "sling" to protect your laptop against impact.

    We hope this article has helped you in guiding you to take the best care of your laptop. Comment down below if you have any more tips or if this article has helped you in some way. Thank you for reading!