20 Ways You Are Slowly Destroying Your Laptop Without Realizing It
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Not Buying A Lock
All it takes is one second for a thief to steal your laptop. To prevent this from happening, there are laptop locks available in the market. However, some people don't buy one. It is no wonder that laptops are among the most reported stolen items in the nation. If you are always using your laptop in public, the easiest way to stop the theft of your laptop is to simply buy a lock.
Not Buying A Lock
All it takes is one second for a thief to steal your laptop. To prevent this from happening, there are laptop locks available in the market. However, some people don't buy one. It is no wonder that laptops are among the most reported stolen items in the nation. If you are always using your laptop in public, the easiest way to stop the theft of your laptop is to simply buy a lock.
Not Using Laptop Bag
Laptops can break easily. Given their mobile capabilities, you need a good laptop bag for transporting it. The problem is that some people have the wrong type of laptop bag that doesn't provide enough protection against accidents. All it takes is one sudden bump or a drop of the bag to the floor and the laptop gets destroyed. To prevent this from happening, get a study laptop bag that provides protection on all of the sides.
Distorting The Cord
A cord is the most important laptop accessory. Without the cord, your laptop won't receive power. Some people treat their laptop cords poorly. There are people who mangle the cords in a careless manner. The cord is usually made out of thin material that could easily break if you don't take care of it. You will have to keep buying a new cord to replace it. The mangled cord could also put a lot of strain on the laptop. And once the cord is damaged, it can short-circuit the laptop resulting for it to break and shut down.
Obstructing The Fan
Most PC laptops have a small fan to prevent it from overheating. If your PC laptop lacks a fan, you could buy one. Some users don't understand the importance of the fan. As a result, some people might block the laptop fan. When this happens, the laptop cannot cool down properly. This would result in the laptop overheating. As the laptop overheats, it shuts down and this could cause permanent damage. Thus, you shouldn't block your laptop fan.
Closing Your Laptop With The Earbuds Inside
A laptop goes hand in hand with earbuds. As you travel and use the laptop, you will likely use earbuds so that you can listen to audio without bothering other people. The problem is that some people leave the earbuds in their laptop when they try to close it. First, this process might destroy the earbuds, but that can be easily replaced. The real problem in this scenario is that this might scratch the laptop or, worse, may damage the headphone plug of your laptop when the earbuds are pulled.
Punching The Lap
It happens — you are frustrated or stressed out and you need to take it out on something. If you are in front of your laptop, you might be tempted to punch — or at least smack — your laptop. Obviously, this could damage the laptop beyond repair. It is fine to get frustrated, but you shouldn't hit anything you're not supposed to hit, let alone your laptop — even in cases when the laptop is the cause of such frustration. Get a stress ball and use it, so that you can feel better.
Letting Untrustworthy People Use It
Babies are adorable, but an infant probably shouldn't handle your laptop. Small children and pets could easily destroy your laptop, which is why you should keep it away from them. In addition, it would be unwise to let an untrustworthy friend use your laptop without supervision. An untrustworthy person might promise that they will take good care of it, but they could still break it--whether intentional or accidental. Keep your laptop safe by making sure only trustworthy people, or only you, touch it.
Throwing Objects At It
People throw things all of the time in their home, including keys, headphones, and cell phones. It is fine to throw these objects on a table or a soft surface when you are tired. But if you are throwing these items at your laptop, then that could be really bad. The risk is that you could damage the laptop with the other object. Keep your thrown objects away from your laptop so that you won't damage it. Or better, refrain from throwing things at all.
Throwing The Laptop
Your laptop is not a sports ball and it is a major error to treat it like one. Some people will throw their laptop on a table or a bed when they are putting it down. Remember, a laptop is made out of fragile materials. When you throw the laptop, it could be really damaged. When you are putting your laptop down, be gentle and slow so that you can ensure that it is not broken.
Misplacing The Laptop
It is fine to have a lot on your mind. But, if you are not sure where your laptop is at any given moment, then you risk losing it. There have been cases of people who misplaced their laptops in public. The bigger issue is getting it lost in your home. If your laptop was on the floor behind you and you accidentally rolled your chair back, the laptop might be destroyed. Keep your laptop in a safe location at all times.
Not Getting It Repaired
There will be times when a laptop requires repair and it is best not to ignore this. For example, older laptops might suffer from a swollen battery. If this happens to your laptop, you should give it a ride to the repair shop. A swollen battery, among other problems, could really slow down the performance of a laptop and potentially destroy it. You should be proactive by getting the laptop fixed by a professional. It might cost you some money, but repairing it is less expensive than buying a new one.
Shaken Laptop Syndrome
Some laptops shouldn't be moved when they are running a program. This could cause major damages. But the bigger issue is when people shake their laptop around for whatever reason. When this happens, some of the parts inside might not work the same afterwards. A person would have to repair the laptop in order to use it again. This entire problem is known as Shaken Laptop Syndrome. To prevent this, keep sudden laptop movements at a minimum.
Not Updating Antivirus
An antivirus is a software meant to detect and prevent viruses from destroying a computer. Over time, there will be newer versions of antivirus software that will require an update. It would be a mistake for you to get lazy about the update by ignoring it. Outdated antivirus software could mean that your laptop is vulnerable to new types of viruses. In addition, it makes it easier for someone to hack your laptop. That is why an antivirus should always be up-to-date.
Head Down On Your Laptop
Passing out on your laptop is recipe for disaster. Remember, you weigh more than a laptop, so you would definitely crush it. Sometimes, there are cases when you might pass out while working and put your head on the laptop. This act could damage your machine. There are also scenarios of falling asleep in bed with the laptop and then rolling over it. If you feel the need to sleep, stay away from your laptop at those times.
Spilling A Drink On It
It is a common image to see someone drinking coffee in a cafe while working on a laptop. In fact, a lot of people have beverages while working on a laptop. This is something that you should never do, spilling whatever you're drinking on your laptop. Spilling a drink on the device is one of the leading causes of destroyed laptops. The cost for repairing a laptop damaged by coffee could exceed the cost of buying a new laptop.
Holding The Laptop By The Screen
There's a right way to hold the laptop, which is at the bottom or front. However, some people don't understand this. That explains why some people grab the laptop by the screen. When you grab it by the screen, you risk destroying it. While you could replace the screen, it is not an easy or low-cost option. Plus, the screen is an important part for your laptop. The next time you pick up your laptop, keep your hands off the screen.
Holding Laptop With One Hand
Holding the laptop with just one hand is the other horrible way to grab it. When you only use one hand, you are placing a lot of pressure at a specific place on the laptop. Most laptops are not built to handle this, and that explains why this is bad. More importantly, if you only have one hand holding it, you risk dropping the laptop. Whenever you are holding a laptop, please use two hands.
Not Updating Software
You might be familiar with using an older version of software on your laptop. Maybe you're just being stubborn about it, but you don't see the problem with using old software for now. It turns out that outdated software could be destructive for a laptop — especially if it is an older laptop. The outdated versions of software usually run less efficient than the newer versions. In addition, old software could slow down your laptop.
Cleaning It With Liquid
While it is common knowledge that people shouldn't put liquids on a laptop, some people still clean with it. Laptops should not be cleaned with liquid on any occassion. This includes water, as well as liquid cleaning supplies. These things might work for other objects, but not for your laptop. If water gets trapped in the screen, it could cause corrosion. The best way to clean a laptop is to carefully use a cloth with no liquids.
Using it On A Hard Surface
While a laptop can be placed on pretty much any surface, it is best to avoid hard surfaces. As previously stated, a laptop can be very fragile. If you were to suddenly place — or even slam — it on a hard surface, it will get destroyed. The best way to prevent this from happening is to make sure that the surface won't damage the laptop. Keep this recommendation in mind, especially if you are in a new place.
