COMMON MISTAKES WE DO THAT NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR COMPUTERA

Laptops are very important work and fun stations. To
ensure that our laptops lasts us longer, it is our duty to
know the safe practices, how to, habits, acts, and
behaviors that might cause us to lose our laptops.
Here are top 10 common mistakes that might cause you to
damage your laptop or computer.
1. Using Your Computer Without An Antivirus:-
Getting a good antivirus with paid license could be
expensive but it’s always a wise choice to do so. Using
your laptop without an antivirus software installed could
cause you the following;
* Slow system performance
* Loss of important documents exposure to h@ckers
through the installation of Trojan horses and tracking
cookies on your system
* And finally could cause total system failure
To avoid the above consequences, get a good antivirus
program for your laptop.
Note: Though Antivirus program is essential for your
system safety, you should not install more than one
antivirus program on your system at the same time.
2. Lifting Your Laptop By The Screen
One common mistake people often make is; lifting their
laptops by the screen, therefore exerting too much
pressure on the laptop hinges, and increasing the risk of
losing your laptop screen. Always grab your laptop by the
base and not by the screen.
3. Blocking The Air Vent
Blocking the air vents helps the system cool by serving as
a means for the system to dissipate heat. If you block
these vents by placing a pile of papers that block the
vents for example, your laptop would overheat causing
problems that could make you lose your laptop to damage.
Always ensure that you don’t block your laptop vent to
prevent overheating and damage to your laptop. The air
vents on your laptop.
4. Using Your Laptop Without Surge Protection
Using your laptop without surge protection could cost you
your computer. Every now and then power fluctuates and
spikes which could cause damage to your power pack or
your laptop. Ensure you get a good surge protector to
protect your laptop and accessories from power surges.
5. Eating & Drinking When Using Your Laptop
Most times we want to enjoy food and drinks while
watching movies or playing games on our laptop. Sounds
like fun but is probably one of the most dangerous
mistakes you could make, as an accidental spill of a cup
of juice or water on your keyboard could cause the system
to short circuit and could cause your laptop to burn or shut
down indefinitely. Always keep liquids far away from your
laptop.
6. Using Your Laptop On Bed Or Soft Surfaces
Most people enjoy the comfort of working with their laptops
on bed. However, this is bad practice. Using your laptop on
bed could cause your laptop to overheat
7. Over Charging Your Laptop Battery
Overcharging your laptop could cause your battery to wear
out. When your laptop attains 100% charge, take it off the
power source. This is important because when you work
with a laptop with a bad battery and there is an
unexpected power cut, your system could go off
immediately causing your system to shut down wihtout
saving your previous session. This could cause you to lose
your unsaved document and could eventually lead to the
damage of your system.
8. Moving Your Laptop With Your Power Cord Aattached
When moving your laptop from one point to another, it is
dangerous to do so with your power cord attached as it
might get tangled up and cause the laptop to fall off your
hands. Always detach the power cord first before moving
your laptop
9. Using Your Power Cord To Obstruct The Way
It is dangerous to charge your laptop in a way that your
power cord obstructs the way. Someone could accidentally
kick your cord fit such a force that could spoil your power
cord or cause your laptop to fall to the ground. Always
place your cord where it doesn’t obstruct the way.
10. Never Open Your Laptop If You Are Not A Technician
Some folks might be tempted to open their laptops to see
if they can try their hands on fixing a problem or two. The
truth however is, no matter how small you perceive the
problem to be, if you are not a technician or have concrete
knowledge about your computer hardware, do no open your
computer, doing so could stand you the risk of tempering
with other things which could spoil your laptop totally.
Always seek technical help when having issues with your
computer, don’t do try and error.