Clean your computer

When I say clean I mean clean in the old fashioned way – dirt, pet hair, etc. So many people spend way more time “cleaning” their temporary files, desktop icons, Internet cache, etc. than their physical computers even though that’s where the real damage can often take place.

So, when was the last time you opened up your computer and cleaned out all the dust bunnies? Have you ever done it? Have you ever cleaned all the food crumbs out of your keyboard? Ever cleaned out that dirt-magnet component we call a mouse? Share in the comments!

Don’t be too hard on yourself – it’s easy to forget that this is an important part of online computer support and maintenance services. Unfortunately, you don’t get error messages when the inside of your computer has collected a certain amount of Ms Kitty’s hair. In extreme cases, the first thing you see is a computer that is completely fried because the fans stopped working, the PC overheated, and the hardware is permanently damaged.