Springtime Tips for Survival (for your laptop)

BeckyStrause

Spring is here, the weather is beautiful and the windows are open. Some of us, especially those without tablet computers, really love our laptops and want to have them around wherever we are. Unfortunately we unwittingly harm our laptops by doing just that. Whether you’re thinking about dragging your laptop onto the beach, or planning on using it to work from home, we have some tips for you.

Firstly, if you are indeed planning on dragging your laptop onto the beach, rethink this idea. Sand, salt and sun are three things your laptop does not like. Those elements not only can just harm the outside of your precious, but also can ruin it internally. In general, your laptop does not enjoy the sun as much as you might, and does not have sweat glands to keep it cool.

Keeping your laptop cool is huge point to remember. Laptops can be destroyed by simply getting too hot too often. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Laptops, despite the name, do better when they sit on hard surfaces. The cooling vents are usually located on the bottom, right in the place that gets blocked when they sit on laps or other soft surfaces (i.e. beds, sofas, carpet, blankets, etc.). They also don’t like to be covered up by things like blankets.
Cooling pads allow for increased airflow and, as the name states, help to cool laptops. You may want to consider getting one, especially if you use your laptop on your lap.
Much like dogs, laptops don’t do well when left alone in the car especially when it’s warm out. Not to mention, someone else might like that you left your laptop in your car and you’ll end up having to replace a car window as well as your computer.

If you plan to take your laptop anywhere, get a good padded laptop bag. Though it’s more about keeping your laptop safe, than keeping up with fashion, there are many many options available of well-constructed laptop bags.

Throwing your computer into a random backpack or purse is not a good idea because they don’t have padding to absorb shocks and protect the laptop. Before sliding your laptop into a bag, make sure it’s turned off or hibernating, otherwise it will continue to run and you will once again be dealing with the issue of overheating.

We have many more laptop tips to bring you and will do so in the near future. If you have any to share, feel free to leave a comment.

Now, set your laptop on your desk and go play outside for a little!

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