I don't have to tell you that owning something brand new is a very satisfying experience. On the other hand, having problems with something recently purchased can cause the opposite kind of feeling. That is why making an effort to take care of and maintain your netbook is so important. It is so easy to not worry about this right up until you start experiencing problems. But by then, it may be too late. The rest of this article will present some simple tips on caring for your netbook.
1.) When cleaning the screen, avoid paper towels or cloth made of coarse materials since this will scratch your screen. A soft cotton cloth works best. Don't use a dry cloth because this will cause the dirt to abrade the screen. The cloth should be moistened with distilled water or alcohol. Do not use any other solvent without further research since they might chemically react with the screen material or coatings on the screen.
2.) Netbooks don't have as much space on their hard drives as normal laptops do. This means it's much easier use it up, causing your computer to slow down and even freeze up. Periodically clear out your cookies, temporary files, browsing history, and your recycle bin. If you have any files sitting on your hard drive that get infrequent use, transfer them into an external hard drive or to a file storage site on the net. Do you have applications on your computer that you never use? If so, uninstall them.
3.) Is one of your keys sticking? This is caused by a particle lodged directly underneath the key preventing it from making full contact. One trick you can use that doesn't require removing the keys is to tip the netbook on it's side and rapidly press the sticking key in and out. This will dislodge the particle and free up the key. Make sure you tip your computer in such a way that the particle doesn't get lodged under an adjacent key.
4.) Avoid allowing your batteries to reach a full discharged state. This will reduce the charge storage capacity. This will also happen if you always leave your batteries hooked into a battery charger even when they are already fully charged. Batteries operate best when they are partially discharged and recharged. If you stay on top of this, your batteries will last for a long time.
Those who wait until their netbooks are having problems before giving them proper attention usually are the ones who only get a couple of years out of their machines if even that. You can be one of the owners whose computer lasts for four or five years if proper care and maintenance becomes a habit.
1.) When cleaning the screen, avoid paper towels or cloth made of coarse materials since this will scratch your screen. A soft cotton cloth works best. Don't use a dry cloth because this will cause the dirt to abrade the screen. The cloth should be moistened with distilled water or alcohol. Do not use any other solvent without further research since they might chemically react with the screen material or coatings on the screen.
2.) Netbooks don't have as much space on their hard drives as normal laptops do. This means it's much easier use it up, causing your computer to slow down and even freeze up. Periodically clear out your cookies, temporary files, browsing history, and your recycle bin. If you have any files sitting on your hard drive that get infrequent use, transfer them into an external hard drive or to a file storage site on the net. Do you have applications on your computer that you never use? If so, uninstall them.
3.) Is one of your keys sticking? This is caused by a particle lodged directly underneath the key preventing it from making full contact. One trick you can use that doesn't require removing the keys is to tip the netbook on it's side and rapidly press the sticking key in and out. This will dislodge the particle and free up the key. Make sure you tip your computer in such a way that the particle doesn't get lodged under an adjacent key.
4.) Avoid allowing your batteries to reach a full discharged state. This will reduce the charge storage capacity. This will also happen if you always leave your batteries hooked into a battery charger even when they are already fully charged. Batteries operate best when they are partially discharged and recharged. If you stay on top of this, your batteries will last for a long time.
Those who wait until their netbooks are having problems before giving them proper attention usually are the ones who only get a couple of years out of their machines if even that. You can be one of the owners whose computer lasts for four or five years if proper care and maintenance becomes a habit.
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