In my previous
article I talked about some simple ways to make your laptop last that little bit longer. Seeing as it was such a hit I decided to create round two.
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In my last article I talked about things like knocks and bruises and overheating but what about how older
laptops slowly get slower?
Praise the programmers of Soluto
I am sure you have noticed that as the years go by just like us humans our laptops slow down. There is nothing I hate more than having to wait ten minutes for the computer to turn on and be ready to use and I may be patient but a slow computer is a computer edging it's way toward becoming spare parts. A computer is usually slow on start up because too many
programs are trying to launch themselves. Soluto is a brilliant little program that allows you to pause these programs before they can start
slowing you down. You can let the vital stuff run and leave the accessories in the dust while you speed off into your work!
Do I really need this?
Now I know that there are many amazing programs for us to use and I myself full prey to the download bug. I convince myself it is part of my job to test out these programs but really I've been bitten by the techbug. I force myself to go through my programs once a month and uninstall all the things I don't need because otherwise I will slow my computer up with all sorts of unwanted programs. Go into the control panel now and have look at all of the programs you don't use and give them the chop!.
This is not the kitchen
I have a strict ban in my house of food or drink within a ten ft radius of my laptop. This is especially important if you have children in the house, if you can teach them not to let food near the laptop than they will be less likely to have any accidents with their capri suns. Remember you have to obey the rule too, no coffee in front of the screen!
Clean hands
Greasy fingers are a no no for the good laptop user, I keep a little packet of
baby wipes right next to my computer to clean my hands and my keys
Tidy Work Space
It might sound silly but having a nice clear desk to put your laptop on rather than balancing it on your lap while you lounge on the sofa is a good idea. Having a defined work space and place for your laptop makes it less likely for you to forget where it is and reduces the chance of accidents happening.
They were just a few more simple tips to keep your laptop safe!
