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•  Give the proper shut down command every night before sleeping.
                 •  Always unplug the device if it is 100% charged otherwise it may overheat the battery and will reduce the battery
                   life.
                 •  Switch off the power and disconnect from the main power supply before cleaning the physical components of
                   the computer.
                 •  Clean gently to avoid any accidental turning off or on of any knob or changing the default settings of any physical
                   controls.
                 •  Use the cleansing liquid like alcohol indirectly by applying it through soft cotton cloth. Spraying it directly on the
                   computer may spoil its electronics parts.
                 •  Use only compressed air to clean the internal components of your computer as liquid cleanser may damage or
                   dislocate the internal circuit board.
                 •  Avoid using a static vacuum cleaner that plugs into a  power plug as it develops a static electricity that damages
                   your computer.

                 Ways to Keep Your Computer Devices Clean

                 Cleaning your whole computer on a regular  basis  is  always a good practice  for increasing your computer’s
                 performance. Take care that the cleaning process has to be carried out only when the system is unplugged and
                 the device is turned off from the power supply. Following are some of the ways in which you can clean different
                 computer parts:
                 •  Keyboard
                      w Use rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth to gently clean the keyboard.
                      w A soft brush or compressed air can also be used to remove small food granules  or dust particles.
                      w Sometimes you can hold the keyboard upside down and shake it to remove dirt.
                      w Avoid eating or drinking anything while using a keyboard otherwise you may spill on it.
                      w Avoid spraying any liquid cleaner or water directly on the keys of the keyboard.
                      w You can also fit a silicone cover over your keyboard to protect it from dirt,dust or liquid spill.
                 •  Monitor Screen
                      w Use rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth to gently clean the dust,fingerprints or minor scratches on
                     the computer screen.
                      w Don't press hard or scrub the screen as you might damage it and cause discolouration.
                      w Avoid spraying water or cleaning liquid directly on the computer monitor as some of it might drip into the inside
                     circuit of the screen and damage it.
                 •  Mouse
                      w For a quick clean place it on a clean sheet of paper and move the mouse back and forth to rub off the dust.
                      w Use rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth to gently clean the mouse.
                      w Lens area can be cleaned by blowing air or cotton swab.

                 •  Digital Camera
                      w Use rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth to gently clean the camera
                      w For quick dry cleaning of the camera lens use soft lens brush or soft cloth. Never touch the lens of the camera.
                      w For stubborn dust, you can use special fluid for lens cleaning first applying it on soft cloth and then gently wiping
                     the lens.

                 •  CDs and DVDs
                      w Keep CD/DVD in the proper case to prevent damage.
                      w Fingerprints and dirt can be removed by lightly rubbing with a clean lint-free cotton cloth.
                      w For stubborn dust, you can use special fluid for lens cleaning first applying it on soft cloth and then gently clean them.

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