Here are some simple protection tips:
Keep your computers cool during the hot days of summer…
- Elevate laptops: Don’t place laptops on soft surfaces like beds or laps, as this blocks vents and traps heat. Use a table, desk, or laptop stand to allow air to circulate underneath.
- Use a cooling pad for laptops: a cooling pad with built-in fans can help circulate air and keep the device cool
- Position desktops correctly: Keep desktops a few inches away from walls and other objects to allow for proper airflow to the vents.
- Clean dust vents: Use compressed air to blow dust out of your computer’s vents and fans, as dust buildup can impede cooling.
- Avoid direct sunlight: Position your computer away from windows to prevent direct sunlight from heating it up.
- Close blinds and curtains: This can help keep the room temperature down and reduce the heat your computer absorbs.
- Use a fan to circulate air: Place fans in the room to move air around and away from your computer, which can help dissipate heat.
Optimize Your Computer’s Settings
- Lower your screen brightness, which can reduce the amount of heat it generates.
- Quit apps that are open; too many apps can overheat the processor.
- Careful with overcharging your laptop. This will also generate heat.
- Keep your room cool where your computer is being used.
- Shut down your computer when not in use.
- Use surge protectors or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to safeguard your computer against power surges and power fluctuations, while UPS systems offer additional battery backup to keep your computer running during power outages.
Other safety tips:
- Backup and Cloud Storage: Regularly back up your computer to an external hard drive for Time Machine backups. And use cloud-based backups as well. This way, even if your computer is damaged or destroyed in a fire, you can still access your data from a secondary location. We use and promote using Backblaze (see the bottom of the email for details).
Contact us if you have any questions or need help.