Ultimate Technic on How to prolong the life span of your computer or laptop or netbook or any device

Hello my super readers, today you will learn on how to extend the carefulness on caring on your computers and laptops.. this will help you on saving money on buying new laptop and going to computer technician looking for help..

So far, for now this are the only tips that will help you..

1.   Keep it always Clean.
2.  Do not Overuse 
3.  Always check Hard Disk Drive
4.  Keep your hard drive defragmented
5.  Do not overcharge
6.  Do not let the battery Drain
7.  Make your Antivirus Up to Date

Keep it always Clean.

Dirty computer can also slowly destroy the hardware parts of your computer, it will also be the cause you malfunctioning of computer, so the solution is, Depending upon the environment, you should clean your computer system thoroughly once every 6 to 12 months. remove any dust.. Keep you computer always neat and clean,,, 

Do not Overuse or Overheat the Unit

the Proper way to put the cooler fan ventalation

Do not let your computer or laptop runs in over heat, if it is you give it time to breathe and to relax.  have. you must have a cooler or fan to keep it cool.. the maximum use of computer 3 to 7 hours. then have it 1 hour to relax..

Ventilation is another important issue when it comes to heat. The heatsinks and fans in your case can help, but they’ll struggle to keep the PC cool if the machine's surroundings are stuffy.

Ensure your PC has plenty of access to cool air. Don’t enclose the tower, for instance, inside a cabinet of your computer desk. Additionally, don’t place the PC near a heater vent or space heater.

 Always check Hard Disk Drive

Hard drives can become corrupt with file system errors and bad sectors due to improper shutdowns, crashes, and other issues. This corruption can damage files, cause system instability and blue screens, and even prevent Windows from starting if things get really bad. However, the corruption can usually be found and automatically repaired by running the Check Disk tool that comes with Windows.

if your unit prompt to check disk repair

so if you see the computer to prompt a disk check, for you on favor do not skip

i recommend to check monthly on your hard disk

how to check manually

To run a Check Disk, open Computer, right-click the desired hard drive, and select Properties. Then select the Tools tab and click the button in the Error-checking section.

You can run Check Disk without automatic repair for a less intensive check that usually takes just 5 to 10 minutes and can run while you're using your computer. You might want to run this quick check every month and follow up with a full check if any errors are found.

i recommend for faster process check it one by one.. check first  "automatically fix file system errors"

then click "start", wait it until finish .. after finish e will prompt message click ok... then go check the second selection "scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors"

Note: if you disk check Local disk C: it will prompt to restart on windows 7 to disk check will take effect right after you restart then it will show like this

For the full check in Windows 7 or earlier, enable both options and click Start. Then you’ll be prompted to schedule it for the next restart. When you're ready to run the check, simply restart the PC and it will begin the check before booting into Windows.

For a quick check in Windows 7 or earlier, disable both options and click Start. Once complete it will display the results.

when you restart your computer or laptop and load the operating rating system logo the above image will prompt

In Windows 8,  8.1,  10 once you open Check Disk it will let you know if there are known issues. If errors are present it will recommend a full scan and repair. If none are detected, it still allows you to do a quick check. Once that’s done, regardless of whether errors are found, it will then allow you to do a full scan if you prefer.

The full check's results run by quickly before booting into Windows, but you can retrieve them once in Windows: Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type eventvwr.msc, and press Enter. Double-click on Windows Logs, right click on Application, and click Find to search for chkdsk.

 Keep your hard drive defragmented

 

Data on traditional hard drives can become fragmented or spread out in different spots throughout the drive. In addition to slowing the drive—as it has to skip around to access the far-flung data—fragmentation causes the drive to work more. Defragmenting the drive regular helps reduce this extra work, which could reduce wear and tear on your drive.

to defragment your hard disk, open Computer, right-click the desired hard drive, and select Properties. Then select the Tools tab and click the button in the optimise section.

click optimise then this will appear

select the hard disk  you want to to defrag.. click Analyse wait for the result in the current status if the result is not 0% you must click Optimise and that will do

Do not overcharge
 

Computers are masses of sensitive circuits and components, and any fluctuation in power can really upset them. Surges or spikes of any magnitude can put stress on your computer—and in extreme cases, outright damage the power supply and other components.

Plugging the computer into any old surge protector will fix the problem, right? Actually it’s not quite that easy.

Surge protectors can lose their protection mechanism with just one good power surge or spike, yet still continue to power devices, giving you a false sense of security. Make sure to check your surge protector's status—your PC's life could depend on it. (Note: Some have a status light, but on some models it may simply mean it’s getting power.)

Don’t forget about your laptops and other mobile devices; they’re sensitive to power fluctuations, too. When charging them, try to plug into a properly working surge protector as well.

In rare cases, power surges can also flow into your computer system via telephone and cable lines. When you're shopping for a surge protector, consider one that can protect these lines as well.

Keep in mind surge protectors are rated to protect up to a certain amount of surge, and anything beyond that may damage equipment. So it’s still a good idea to completely unplug computers and electronics during potentially high-surge times, such as lightning storms.

Do not let the battery Drain
 

A sudden loss of power can also cause problems with your computer, like losing unsaved documents or causing drive or file corruption. To protect against this you’ll need what they call an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Basically it’s a surge protector with a built-in battery that will automatically engage if your home or office loses power, whether it’s just a flicker or a full outage. Of course this isn’t an issue with laptops and mobile devices since they have a battery already.

The amount of time a UPS will power your computer depends upon the battery capacity of the UPS and the watts required to power your particular equipment. Even the smaller capacities should give you at least a few minutes of power to allow you to save documents and properly shut down the PC. Many also come with software you can install that will monitor the UPS and initiate a shutdown automatically if you’re not around to respond.

Make your Antivirus Up to Date

Don’t forget about software-based prevention as well. While viruses and malware don’t typically cause physical damage, repairing their destruction to your personal or system files can cost you big time. Some even encrypt your entire system and refuse to let go unless you've paid a hefty ransom—or nuke your hard drive and start over from scratch. In other words, make sure you’re running a good security suite to combat viruses, malware, and intrusions.

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