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TechTalk: Do You Have Enough Hardware?
Computers are like children, they
always need some attention as they grow. We feed them, fix them…and
stay up all night with them.
Preventative Maintenance
Computers last longer in a clean environment free
from dust, smoke and spilled beverages. You can clean the hardware
with a mild cleaning pad. Anything that is gentle enough for your
hands will be safe to use on the monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Listen to your computer
In general, there are only three things in a computer that can make
noise: the hard drive, the fans, and the DVD/CD-ROM. These are all
things that spin. Everything else is very quiet…they don’t move.
There is a normal pattern to the sounds as a computer boots up. Learn to
listen for your computer's start up song. Then, you will be able to
troubleshoot if something sounds noisy or different.
This Guide will present hardware in practical
terms by what you can see, hear, configure and maintain. |
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