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7 mistakes to avoid while using a laptop
Today, it wouldn’t be wrong to state that the remote work culture – enabling employees to work from their homes, from a friend’s home in an entirely different location, or even from a holiday destination – solely functions on the portability of laptops. Nearly 70% of individuals aged 30-49 own a laptop in the country. Handling laptops correctly is essential to ensure their durability. Therefore, here are some mistakes to avoid while using laptops: Placing the laptop on uneven surfaces Placing one’s laptop on uneven surfaces like pillows, beds, or laps for long periods can block airflow from its vents, leading to overheating. Hence, placing laptops on flat surfaces, such as a table or a lap desk, is advisable. Several apps allowing users to track CPU and GPU temperatures are available today and help prevent overheating. Not cleaning the laptop regularly Since laptops are typically carried to different locations and placed on various surfaces, dust particles will likely accumulate on the screen and between the keyboard keys. For example, dusting one’s laptop with a dry cloth is an excellent solution to eliminate dust on its surface. However, a laptop cleaning kit, comprising tools such as microfiber cleaning cloth slabs and soft bristle brushes, is essential to clean between the keys and dust other parts of the laptop, including the battery.
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