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Laptop Tips - tech2game - 11-14-2009 Laptop Tips Thermal dissipation - Laptop cooling Never use your laptop directly on a surface that prevents proper air flow, such as inside the laptop case, on a blanket or pillow. Periodically check that vents are not obstructed. Use a mobile cooling pad if necessary. Battery charge - Laptop autonomy Discharge completely your battery at least once per month. Security - Laptop tracking Use the CyberAngel security solution to track your laptop in case it is stolen. Viruses It is not enough to have an antivirus program installed. It needs to be kept up-to-date, and we recommend to update it at least once per week. Make sure that your computer downloads Window Updates periodically and frequently. This will enhance stability and security of your operating system. Carrying Always use an appropriate carrying bag when traveling, to enhance shock absorption. Whenever you need to ship your laptop through a carrier (SUPS, FedEx, UPS, etc...), always use packaging specifically designed for laptops transit. Shocks Because of they are designed to maximize mobility, laptops are prone to shocks. Always turn your laptop OFF before you move your notebook from a place to another, unless it is well stabilized on a stand that is designed to absorb shocks. Humidity Laptops are very sensitive to humidity. Avoid liquid exposure as much as you can (water, wine, etc...). Dust Laptops are very sensitive to dust. Make sure the laptop is never left on a floor, but that it is always high on a table, desk, stand, etc... Check vents frequently to see if they are not obstructed. Preventing Laptop Computer Theft Laptop computers are easy targets for thieves. Laptop computers are small, valuable, can be removed quickly, and are easily hidden. Laptop computers can be worth up to $5000 or more. The laptop computer can be pawned at a pawnshop for half its value. Here are a few tips to reduce the risk of having your laptop stolen. Don’t leave your laptop out in the open even for a second. Remember extreme temperatures can cause damage to your laptop. Transport your laptop in a nondescript case. Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place. Always back up your information on disks and store them in a safe place. RE: Laptop Tips - InSaNiTy - 11-16-2009 Those are some nice tips, thanks for the info! RE: Laptop Tips - Nonmod - 11-20-2009 "Battery charge - Laptop autonomy Discharge completely your battery at least once per month." This is incorrect. It is proven that battery lifetime decreases with time,it doesn't matter if battery is discharged or not.Main factor for battery endurance is temperature and age. Laptop battery is like a little factory that produces energy ,and with time in factory are showing up technical problems which arent fixed. Average is 40% loss of power in 2 years. RE: Laptop Tips - Codine - 11-20-2009 Quick yet really good infomation... Well done and thank you for posting this, it was a nice read. RE: Laptop Tips - Viciousness - 11-20-2009 Site your sources. RE: Laptop Tips - Codine - 11-21-2009 Yes. It's always nice to give credits to the original source (if known). RE: Laptop Tips - Cohen - 11-22-2009 Thanks for those tips, i'll keep them in mind . RE: Laptop Tips - Treblez - 11-29-2009 "Transport your laptop in a nondescript case." - thats really simple and usefull - anyone should remember it - if u are a show off u r an EZ target... i was using my factory case to cary around some books and I was on the radar of some peeps (it's not that hard to notice) and btw is it safe if i put my laptop in my lap when Im working with it or do i need a cooler