Computer Issues

CLEAN YOUR LAPTOP

Yes, clean it. Actually, clean it. It seems like the simplest thing in the world, but people often skimp on this task. Turn off the laptop and unplug the power supply before you start doing anything. A laptop’s screen is its most fragile part so be gentle and only ever clean it with monitor wipes or cleaning solutions that have been approved for electronics. If you’re using something like anti-static spray, sprits a little bit onto a microfibre cloth – never on the screen itself – and clean the screen with that. Be mindful of any hard edges that could scratch the screen. You can just gently wipe down the case.

There are several ways to clean the keyboard. You could use the upholstery attachment on a regular vacuum, a special portable vacuum or you could just use a cleaning toothbrush to brush bits out from between the keys. Some people like using compressed air, but this, like the toothbrush, could push the dirt further under the keys and out of reach. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the tops of the keys. Dip a cotton bud in it and run it over the keys or use a microfibre cloth to cover more surface. Never let any moisture get into the gaps between the keys or any other openings.