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By maintaining your computer, you ensure it runs smoothly, stays secure, and remains compatible with new
              technologies, ultimately saving time and money while safeguarding important data.

              Some general precautions that can be taken while placing the computer system at any place are:

                It should be away from direct heat and sunlight.
                Ensure less fluctuations in temperature or electric supply; otherwise, it may cause surges or spikes.
                We should try to keep our room dust-free and regularly do cleaning.

                Never spill the eatables on computer system.
                Handle devices carefully to avoid damage.
                Do not overcharge your battery to preserve its health.

                Always plug in devices carefully to prevent port damage.
                Avoid running too many programs at once to maintain optimal performance.

              Cleaning Hardware Parts of a Computer
              Let us now learn how we can clean different hardware parts of a computer.

              Monitor
              Cleaning tips for the Monitor:

                Spray water or cleaning liquid on a soft, lint-free cloth such as cotton and gently wipe the monitor.
                Never spray any liquid directly on the monitor.

              Keyboard
              Tips for Keyboard maintenance:
                Periodically clean the keyboard by holding it upside down and shaking it.
                Blow air in between the keys and use a brush to remove dust using compressed air.

                Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the keyboard.
                Never spray any liquid directly on the keys of the keyboard.

              Optical Mouse
              Tips for maintaining Optical Mouse:
                Clean the bottom part of the optical mouse with a lint-free cloth.

                Lens can be cleaned by blowing air using compressed air.
              Digital Camera

              Tips for Digital Camera maintenance:
                Never touch the lens of the camera.
                Use a soft lens brush or a soft dry cloth to remove dust.

                Never spray any liquid directly on the lens.

              Optical Disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc)
              Tips for Optical Disc maintenance:
                Keep optical Disc in a proper case to protect it from scratches, finger prints, etc.
                Use lint-free cloth to remove finger prints and dirt.

                Put the drop of fluid on a cotton cloth and gently rub it on the Disc to remove dust.



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