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Cleaning Your Computer Will Help It Last Longer And Work Better

by: Scott Dary

To clean your mouse ? The trackball can pick up dirt and dust from your desk and mouse pad. Also, the wheels that the trackball come in contact with get dirty and need to be cleaned. If you notice your mouse "doesn't work right", it may be time to clean it. First, turn your PC off. Turn your mouse over and you will see the ball sticking out of a cover. Look at the arrows on the cover and turn it in the indicated direction to open it up. Don?t worry about anything falling out. The only thing that comes out is the ball, and maybe a little dust, and you want to take that out anyway.
You can clean the ball with alcohol if it needs it, but usually just wiping it off will work. A cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol works well for cleaning the wheels. When you?re done, drop the ball back in and put the cover back on. If cleaning it doesn?t help, it may be time to replace it. PC mice are usually less than $10 and are sometime free if you watch for sales in the Sunday paper.

To clean your optical mouse - If you have an optical mouse, one with a red light under it, there is no ball and you can just wipe off the lenses with a cotton swab.

To clean your keyboard - Never spray anything into your keyboard, this includes coffee. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust, dirt, staples and cookie crumbs from your keyboard, but make sure your computer is off before starting, and make sure you don?t have any loose keys. Rubbing alcohol works well to clean the keys and surface of your keyboard, but use it sparingly. Using a cloth works well, as paper towels tend to leave little pieces behind. If you spill something sticky like your favorite soft drink on the keyboard, the keys will likely start to get sticky as it dries. It could be time to replace it. They too are cheap and can be free if you watch for a sale.

To clean the computer - You can use a vacuum to clean around the vents and anywhere else that looks dusty. Be careful in the back of the PC to not knock any plugs loose. It is a good idea to keep the vents clean and free of dust, pet hair or lint. How often you clean your computer depends more on the environment it's in than the manufacturer?s recommendation. I have 2 dogs that shed so I clean my computer about every 2 months. A cloth and alcohol can be used on the outside of the PC if it?s dirty but, again, turn it off first.

To clean your monitor - A vacuum can be used to remove dust from the vents. If you have fingerprints on the glass, you can use the same wipes that you would use on your glasses or use as soft cloth and warm water followed by a dry cloth. Think of your monitor glass the same way you think of glasses, if you wear them. They may have delicate coatings on them that can be scratched. Always avoid chemicals on displays.

To clean a laptop display or LCD ? These displays are plastic and can also be scratched by paper products such as tissues or paper towels or damaged by chemicals. Use a cloth made for glasses or camera lenses or a soft cloth and warm water followed by a dry cloth.

About The Author

Scott Dary?s experience as a network administrator has given him valuable real-world experience fixing all kinds of computer problems. You can find more of Scott?s articles as well as a wealth of computer information at http://www.parkercomputerguy.com

Email Scott at pcg.articles@parkercomputerguy.com

House Cleaning By Commercial Cleaning Companies

House Cleaning By Commercial Cleaning Companies

by: David Andrew Smith

With the demise of ?the woman down the road? many people are finding it difficult to find a domestic cleaner. This cleaner traditionally would not just be a cleaner but would probably do the washing up, ironing and ?tidier upper?. These people, invariably woman would be paid a minimal amount and expected to stay for between 3 ? 4 hours. They would use the equipment available in the household together with any cleaning products supplied by the householder.

With girls now outperforming boys academically and the majority now having much higher expectations than previous generations this pool of domestic cleaners is drying up. Consequently many people are now turning to commercial cleaning companies to meet their needs. However their mindset towards domestic cleaners has not changed to any great degree.

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Anti Spam Protection

Anti Spam Protection

by: Gary Gresham

Why do you need anti spam protection?
Because it is the quickest way to get rid of junk email.
Although every single one of us complains about spam very few people do anything about it.

But once you install anti spam protection on your computer you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
It's not really expensive and is easy to install.

More than 40% of all e-mail today is still unsolicited sent to you by spammers.
Even though the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 was supposed to eliminate spam, email spammers still send millions of unwanted email messages everyday.

Most people think spam is just annoying and delete it without thinking twice about it.
But what happens if one of your children opens a spam email without you even knowing it?

Spam protection is one of the most critical components of your computers security.
You need to eliminate spam...

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How Often Should I Change My Vacuum Bag?

by: Kevin Haynes

We're often asked: How often should I change my vacuum cleaner bag?

The answer - there is no set answer. But there are some easy guidelines to follow.

First, understand that vacuum cleaners work by moving air through the machine, and that movement is air is what picks up the dirt. When that air movement is restricted - such as from a nearly full vacuum bag - your performance suffers greatly.

As a rule of thumb, plan on changing the vacuum bag once a month. However, you may need to change it sooner if one of the following conditions exist in your home:

(1) Your home is over 2000 Square foot and has lots of wall to wall carpet.

(2) You have installed new carpeting, which will 'shed' for many months.

(3) You have pets such as cats or dogs, which will 'shed' forever.

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Treasure Hunting Begins At Home

Treasure Hunting Begins At Home

by: Steve Gillman

When you think of treasure hunting, maybe gold coins and precious stones come to mind, but it doesn't end there. You can start in your own attic to see what treasures you find. Then you can check out some of the more unusual ways to go treasure hunting.

Diamonds In Parking Lots

Temperature changes getting in and out of cars and buildings cause diamonds to come loose from their settings. Because of this, parking lots are one of the most common places diamonds are lost. An older couple I read about became experts at telling the difference (from a distance!) between the sparkle of a diamond and bits of glass. Now they regularly take early morning walks in mall parking lots for a second income.

Desert Treasure Hunting

An old Native American we met at a hot spring in Arizona showed us how to find arrowheads and metates (used for grinding corn or mesquite beans) in the desert. They're...

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Plasma TV for the Home Theater

by: Tom Ace

One of the hottest topics in home entertainment is home theater. And one of the hottest topics in home theater is plasma TV.

Plasma TV for your home theater is actually only a receiver, much like your computer monitor, and is only one component of a great home theater. Still, it's an arguable point that the plasma TV is the part of the home theater package that you'll be viewing and is therefore a very important...

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