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•  System Backup and Security: Keeping the backup of the important data and protecting the computer from malware
              by installing anti-virus, firewalls etc.

            Importance of Computer Care and Maintenance
            We need to maintain our computers for following reasons:

            •  It helps you detect the hardware or software problems at an early stage before they become serious issues.
            •  It prevents the computer from viruses and malwares.
            •  It speeds up the processing power of a computer by deleting old unwanted files and applications.
            •  It helps you maintain regular backup of data to provide you with a copy if something goes wrong with the computer.
            •  Regular software and browser updates will have your software running efficiently.


                    CLEANING COMPUTER COMPONENTS

            Cleaning your computer components regularly helps increase the lifespan of your computer which can save time and
            money. We should follow the given step:
            •  Keep the computer and the area around it dust free by dusting it  with a soft, dry cloth at least once a week.
            •  Avoid eating or drinking while working on the computer.
            •  Always use the keyboard with clean and dry hands.
            •  To avoid scratches on CDs and DVDs it should be handled delicately with minimum touching on its flat sides.
            •  Avoid smoking or heat around the computers.
            •  Cover the computer with a plain cloth along with its physical components when not in use.
            •  Maintaining proper air flow inside and outside of your PC to avoid overheating of the computer.
            •  Do not run so many programs at the same time as the computer can become slow and even crash.
            •  Laptops should be closed properly and kept in safe places.
            •  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.
            •  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.

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