Computer Desktops, Keyboards, Laptops,
Printers
CARE & MAINTENANCE
How to Clean a Computer
and Keep it protected from dust, spills, etc.
Keep Your PC Clean To
Keep It Running
PCWorld,
March 2000
Excerpt quoted from PCWorld
"It doesn't need gas,
oil or spring tuneups, but your computer does need preventive maintenance...
Without regular maintenance,
your PC may flail, sputter and grind to a halt, leaving you stranded on
the soft shoulder of
the Information Highway...
...dust, dirt and grime
can lead to serious problems with your PC. The chips and circuits
in your system have two mortal enemies; heat and corrosion...If your system
is located in a hermetically sealed, climate controlled office, cleaning
once a year may suffice.
In dust prone areas however,
having your system cleaned every three to six months will add years to
the life of your PC"
Hardware Tips :
Keep your PC as neat
as a pin; check your printer driver; control your drive letters.
Kirk Steers
From the March 2000 issue
of PC World magazine
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/article/0,aid,14872,00.asp
Related article:
Help
Your PC Beat the Heat
What's cooking? Steve
Bass says it may be your PC's delicate innards.
CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER
HARDWARE:
From TechTV
(Dec. 2002 episode)
Excerpt quoted from website:
Clean Your PC
Follow these steps to
keep your computer healthy. | By Mike Nadelman
If you want your computer
to last, you need to clean it regularly. As Roger shows Chris on today's
episode of "Call for Help," a little maintenance prevents some major hardware
failures.
In case you missed the
instructions on the show, this guide explains how to clean your hard drive,
monitor, mouse, laser printer, fax, and scanner.
Before you begin, have
the following supplies handy:
-
Simple Green
-
409 cleaner (not in a compressed
can)
-
Rubbing alcohol
-
Goof Off
-
Compressed air -- 16-oz can
-
Clean white rags
-
Q-Tips -- the longer the
better
-
3M toner vacuum
Read & Print Out
(for future reference) complete Guide, at:
http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/howto/story/0,24330,10542,00.html
See TechTV related online
articles (quoted from website pages):
How to Clean Your Keyboard
Get all the food, dirt,
and dust out of your keyboard.
www.techtv.com/callforhelp/howto/story/0,24330,2187377,00.html
Clean Your Portable Devices
Brighten your cellphone,
PDA, or laptop |By Patrick Norton
www.techtv.com/screensavers/wirelessandmobiletips/story/0,24330,3405845,00.html
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Information about cleaning
computer components.
http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm
Visit this site for PC
Pick-Me-Ups
Excerpt quoted from website
Keeping your computer
clean can do a lot for your system. Sticky keyboards make it difficult
to type , dirty monitors can make it difficult to read what's on the screen,
and dust inside of your computer can make overclocking difficult. In this
section I will be covering how to keep your PC Components clean. Keep in
mind that this isn't the be all, end all system cleaning guide - but following
these steps should keep your system in good shape and help your parts live
a longer, happier life. I'd just like to mention that you should only perform
these steps if the hardware in connection is turned off. Cleaning a computer
while it is on could damage the equipment and possibly even cause harm
to you.
Read more at:
www.users.bigpond.com/billimetzke/PC_Maintenance-Cleaning.htm
Read this online article:
(excerpt quoted from article)
Under the Desktop: Spring
(or Summertime) Cleaning Blues
Content creators spend
plenty of hard-earned dough for their computers and monitors. But could
something as ubiquitous as dust put a dent in that investment? Or does
cleaning do more harm than good? asks David Morgenstern, as he puts away
his squeegee.
www.creativepro.com/printerfriendly/story/16773.html
KEEP YOUR PC NEAT and
TIDY
http://www.free2explore.com/cleaningcomputer/
The PC you buy - Keep
it clean
http://thepcyoubuy.com/keepitclean2.html
Computers of Tomorrow.com
building your Future
Today
Cleaning your computer
http://www.computersoftomorrow.com/computer_cleaning.asp
Computer Cleaning Course
How to safely and sanely
clean your system ...
by Tom S. Bair Jr.
http://www.computerbits.com/archive/1999/1100/clean9911.html
or
http://www.oneononesolutions.com/computercleaningcourse.htm
Physical cleaning of a
computer
http://www.acer.co.in/mmpc/clean.htm
Keep your PC Clean, Protect
your investment.
http://www.tavarish.com/clean/tip.htm
Excerpt quoted from website:
http://www.dust-busters.com/Cleaning.html
COMPUTERS DON'T WEAR
OUT, THEY BURN OUT.
Dust Accumulates inside
your computer causing Overheating, Chip Burn Out and Malfunctioning Drives.
Dirt and Dust are very abrasive on moving parts like Drive Heads, Keyboard
Contacts and Printer Gears etc...
Keyboards become sticky
and inefficient from dust and particle build up. Exterior surfaces fade
and turn yellow making your investment look like ancient Technology!
Computer cleaning services
- (British Columbia) offered by
http://www.dust-busters.com/Cleaning.html
Excerpt quoted from website:
http://www.datapower.ca/products_services/computer_cleaning.html
Computer Cleaning
It is important to keep
the inside of your computer clean. If dust and other debris like spider
webs, pet hair, cigarette ash, etc. build up inside then your computer
may fail prematurely. Dust forms an insulating blanket that prevents heat
from being dissipated. The heat generated by the various components, including
the Central Processing Unit (CPU), a significant source of heat, will build
up and raise the temperature inside the box. The CPU fan and the power
supply fan will not be able to do their job effectively. When components
overheat the operating stability of the computer can be affected and components
may fail.
TIP: We suggest that
you regularly check that the power supply fan is functioning properly.
Simply hold your hand over the fan grille at the back of the computer box.
You should feel a flow of air. If you do not feel the air flow have your
computer checked as soon as possible.
Read complete information
http://www.datapower.ca/products_services/computer_cleaning.html
Computer Cleaning Tips
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/links/htcleanlinks.htm
Computers: Inside &
Out
Lesson 10: Computer Care
& Safety
Computers, like any other
piece of electronic equipment, need special care and attention in order
to perform properly and safely. There are several specialized tasks such
as defragmenting, scanning and reformatting that computer experts can do
to keep the internal system of a computer working well. However, we'll
leave these tasks to the experts for now and concentrate on some daily
do's and don'ts that any computer user should know.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson/comp_les10.html
Cleaning Your PC
Suggestions on how to
keep your computer clean and
running smoothly
http://pcsupport.about.com/library/weekly/aa101102a.htm
IMac Cleaning tips
CLEANING COMPUTER HARDWARE
Information to help maintain
and clean computer components.
http://www.usd253.org/~techsupp/USD253_cleaning.htm
From Compukiss.com:
How to Clean the Computer
Screen
www.compukiss.com/sandyclassroom/tutorials/article914.htm
How To Clean Your Computer
Mouse
http://www.channel2000.com/sh/technology/thehelpmenu/thehelpmenu-20000315-163744.html
Clean Your Portable Devices
Brighten your cellphone,
PDA, or laptop
www.techtv.com/screensavers/wirelessandmobiletips/story/0,24330,3405845,00.html
The Cardinal Stritch University
College
of Business and Management Computer Support
General
Guide to Laptop Care (*note this is a wayback machine archived link)
HP Forum - tips for cleaning
Laptop screens
bizforums.itrc.hp.com/
How to Clean a WinBook
Notebook Computer
http://www.winbookcorp.com/_technote/WBTA00000416.htm
Keyboard
cleaning tips
How to Clean a Computer
Keyboard (*note this is a Wayback Machine archived link)
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/wizzweb/clean/keyboard.htm
Clean the Keyboard - tutorial
www.compukiss.com/sandyclassroom/tutorials/article940.htm
How to clean a computer
keyboard
http://www.howtocleananything.com/hca_article_computer.htm
How to clean sticky keyboard
keys
http://support.gateway.com/support/techdocs/mousekeyboard/30135.shtml
How~2 Clean a Computer
Keyboard & Mouse!
http://www.webtechgeek.com/How2-Clean-a-Computer-Keyboard.htm
How do I clean my computer’s
keyboard?
Shut down the computer
and disconnect the keyboard.
Gently remove each of
the keys, making note of where
each key goes, or clean
them one at a time.
The Spacebar has two
hooks on the underside. Remember
how it comes on and off
so it may be easily replaced.
Turn the keyboard upside
down and tap the bottom of
the case to loosen dirt
and debris in the keyboard.
Turn the keyboard upright
and use compressed air to
blow out the rest of
the debris.
Soak a cotton swab with
alcohol, and use it to clean
the keys and plungers.
Let the keyboard fully
dry before replacing the keys.
If the key is still sticky,
the contacts may need
cleaning. You can obtain
electrical contact cleaner at
most electronics and
computer stores.
Remove the key(s) again.
If you can see metal contacts
in the hole that the
keycap fits it, squirt a little
bit of contact cleaner
into it.
Let the contact cleaner
dry for about five minutes,
then replace the keycap(s).
To clean the tops of
the key caps, simply soak a
cotton swab with alcohol
and slowly rub the soiled
areas until the dirt
disappears.
How do I clean a mouse?
Gather the materials needed
to clean the mouse.
Shut down the computer
and unplug the mouse from the
system to be safe.
Dip the toothbrush into
the soapy water, shake off
excess water, then scrub
the outside of the mouse
thoroughly to get rid
of all the grime.
Repeat the above process
at least once with soapy
water, then twice with
clear water until it is
completely clean.
Turn the mouse over and
twist this bottom piece
counter-clockwise as
indicated by the arrows to remove
it and the ball.
Clean the mouse ball
with soapy water. After removing
all dirt and particles,
be sure to rinse it well with
clear water to avoid
sticky soap residue.
Use a toothpick to loosen
the dirt that's caked around
all the rollers, then
use the tweezers to carefully
remove the dirt without
dropping it into the mouse.
Dip a cotton swab into
the rubbing alcohol (don't
soak) and proceed to
remove the last of the dirt from
the rollers.
Do not assemble or use
the mouse immediately. Let it
air-dry to make sure
there is no moisture inside the
mouse. Use a blow dryer
on the low setting if you're
impatient.
"To clean the keyboard,
pick it up and hold it at an
angle. Blow air down
through the keys to clear any
debris. Dust forms in
places other than the keyboard
and monitor. While the
fan is doing its job pulling
air across the motherboard
and processor, it is also
the entry point for dust
and debris to the interior of
your PC. Before you attempt
to clean this very
important part of your
PC, power off your computer and
remove the power cord
before opening the case."
www.acer.co.in/mmpc/clean.htm
HELPLINE
Readers offer comments
about a sticky situation
lAST WEEK, a reader asked
about strategies for getting spilled, sticky liquids such as soda or coffee
out of a keyboard. I offered a few basic suggestions, but asked readers
for more.
And I got more! This
topic seemed to strike a nerve -- it seems a lot of people have had to
deal with this problem. Here are some of their suggestions.
http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/tech/98/10/23/help.html
Read these online articles:
How
to Destroy Your Computer
Excerpts quoted from
individual articles
This article will explain
to you, the user, the most common ways by which you can cause your computer
to cease to function. Follow the instructions carefully and you will shortly
find yourself making appropriate contributions to the all-important service
sector.
Title: Computer
maintainence
Description:
Want to add years to
the life of your computer? Put into practice these tips on computer maintenance
and your machine will serve you well for years to come!
Miscellaneous Useful
"Computer" Components, and Periperals - Advice, Tutorials, How-to's etc.
From: Central Kansas
Library System
Computer
Training Tutorials
Explanations, tutorials
and tips about computers and the Web
How to Clean a Laptop
Keyboard
www.computing.net/howto/simple/keyboard/
Clean Your Portable Devices
Brighten your cellphone,
PDA, or laptop
www.techtv.com/screensavers/wirelessandmobiletips/story/0,24330,3405845,00.html
The Cardinal Stritch University
College
of Business and Management Computer Support
General
Guide to Laptop Care
HP Forum - tips for cleaning
Laptop screens
bizforums.itrc.hp.com/
How to Clean a WinBook
Notebook Computer
http://www.winbookcorp.com/_technote/WBTA00000416.htm
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Websites that sell Keyboard protective
covers
Do you want total protection
from Spills, Dust, Dirt, etc... for your keyboard or laptop?
http://www.protectcovers.com/
At Viziflex Seels, we
specialize in custom-designed keyboard covers. In fact, we're the original--and
the largest--manufacturer of transparent, form-fitting keyboard covers
in the world.
http://www.viziflex.com/
PC Keyboard.com
Custom Keyboard Covers
We stock protective covers
or "skins" for most IBM, Lexmark and Unicomp keyboards. We also supply
protective covers for many of the more popular brands of PC's. If you don't
see what you need in our list, call us at 800-777-4886.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pckeyboards/keyboardcovers.html
Thinking of buying a keyboard
cover?
Want a free sample* of
Seal and Type?
Visit http://www.kador.com/leaflet1.htm
Computer Keyboards
Protective Covers
The durable, clear covers
can be quickly installed to protect your keyboard from spills, moisture,
dirt, and other contaminants.
Laptop Computer Protective
Covers
The durable, clear covers
can be quickly installed to protect your valuable laptop from spills, moisture,
dirt, and other contaminants. It does not interfere with typing or closing
the laptop.
Telephone Protective
Covers
The durable, clear covers
can be quickly installed to protect your telephone from spills, moisture,
dirt, and other contaminants.
http://www.prokeyco.com/prokeyco/
Keyboard Protector Membrane
Shield
(FOR DESKTOP KEYBOARDS
AND LAPTOPS)
Protect your computer
keyboard/laptop from dust, dirt, and spills while you type. Fentek's keyboard
protectors are made of a thin soft polyurethane membrane that wraps around
the keyboard and keys for protection, yet won't interfere with the speed
or accuracy of your keystrokes. They are custom designed to mold to your
specific keyboard model in a non-glare matte finish. A perfect solution
for use in offices, factories, hospitals, service stations, restaurants...wherever
keyboard protection is required.
http://www.fentek-ind.com/kbprtect.htm
The Key Connection
A transparent form-fitting
keyboard cover, custom molded to fit your keyboard. Easy to use and install.
"Fits Like a Glove" while
providing long lasting protection in virtually any environment.
http://www.customkeys.com/keycovers.html
Online sites with
Computer Cleaning products for sale
Keyboard cleaner
Product to purchase for
cleaning
Staticide
Information for Product:
#8018 - Keyboard Cleaning Kit
Regular cleaning of dirt
and finger oils will ensure feather touch operation. Our kit contains cleaning
solution and lint free wipes.
http://www.aclstaticide.com/01/info_pages_com/product_8018.htm
Computer Supplies / Dust
Covers, Computer vacuums, etc.
http://www.keysan.com/ksi1027.htm
Related: Try out the
Virtually Indestructible Keyboard
The Virtually Indestructible
Keyboard, a silicon-based flexible computer keyboard, features a unique
combination of durability and soft, comfortable feel. The washable,
“roll-able” keyboard has been called “the best thing to happen to typing
since the backspace key.” $39.95
http://www.grandtec.com/vik.htm
**Note - I own this
keyboard, and while it took a while to get used too, (plus, I have long
artificial nails) - I really like it, and I love the ability ot keep it
"clean" - I am a notorious crumb dropper around the computer.
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Cleaning Your
Printers
From HP (Hewlett Packard)
hp deskjet and all-in-one
printer cleaning procedures
How to clean your printer
to prevent black ink streaks
www.hp.com/cposupport/printers/support_doc/dj6ser_trklst.html
Inkjet printer maintenance
h30015.www3.hp.com/hp_dpc/get_started/inkjet_maint.asp
**Related article
from HP - CLeaning Your Scanner
h30015.www3.hp.com/hp_dpc/get_started/aio_maintenance.asp#2
More "Printer Cleaning
Resources"
From TechRepublic
Clean your laser printer
safely with these tips
December 20, 2001
techrepublic.com.com/5100-6255-1043850.html
From Tech TV.com Clean
Your Laser Printer
www.techtv.com/callforhelp/howto/jump/0,24331,10787,00.html
Printer Tweak Guide (Page
1/4)
www.tweak3d.net/tweak/printer/
Kit available for Laser
printers
http://www.laserpage.com/cleankit.htm
See also Fix
Your Own Printer.com | Troubleshooting Guides available.
Information on HP, Lexmark,
Sharp and other printer models.
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Computer Maintenance
Keep Your Computer Humming:
Basic Computer Maintenance
and Problem Solving
http://www.coyotecom.com/database/humming.html
Keep
Your Computer Running Smoothly
The thing about computers
is this: If you do some preventive maintenance
regularly, cyber tune-ups,
if you will, your PC will reward you
by humming along with
a minimum of breakdowns.
From: http://www.virtualdr.com/
Keep Your Computer Cool
- from Compukiss.com
www.compukiss.com/sandyclassroom/tutorials/article766.htm
Help Your PC Beat the
Heat
What's cooking? Steve
Bass says it may be your PC's
delicate innards.
http://pcworld.shopping.yahoo.com/yahoo/article/0,aid,17175,00.asp
Practical Maintenance
Tips
http://www.dotparagon.com/resources/columns/maintain.html
Computer Maintenance
A computer can help you
do many tasks quickly and efficiently.
However, the computer
is dependent on you to keep it running smoothly.
In this series, you will
learn how to perform routine maintenance
on your computer to keep
it running in tip top shape.
http://64.209.212.162/internet/topic/1,,5+26+36038+91,00.html
From PCMedic
Computer Maintenance
tips (*Note this is a Wayback Machine archived link)
http://www.pcmedicri.com/maintenance.htm
From About.com
PC Maintenance Resources
Proper care of your PC
will prolong its useful life.
These resources offer
tips and tricks for keeping your
computer healthy and
extending the life of your PC and its components.
http://pcsupport.about.com/cs/pcmaintenance/
Excerpt quoted from website
InfoHQ Computer Maintenance
Tips
Santa may have brought
you a new computer or peripheral for Christmas, but he didn't tell you
how to take care of it. Now is a good time to get some good computer maintenance
habits developed before you get yourself into trouble.
Ten tips to keep your
computer running smoothly:
http://www.infohq.com/Computer/computer_maintenance_tip.htm
InfoHQ’s 10 Computer Maintenance
Tips
1. Never turn your computer
off with the power switch until Windows has shut down.
2. We highly recommend
that you purchase an UPS (uninterruptible power supply).
3. Backup, backup, backup,
any data you cannot afford to lose.
4. Run Scandisk and Defragment
at least once a month.
5. Never unplug peripherals
from the computer when it is powered up.
6. Do keep at least 100
MBs of your C: drive free for Windows to use. If you use Windows Me or
Windows XP then you should have 300 MBs or more of free space on your C:
drive.
7. Do not let a lot of
programs load up when you start your computer.
8. Do use a virus checker
regularly.
9. If you have a high
speed Internet connection you need a firewall program.
10. Keep track of the
software disks you receive with your computer and new peripherals.
InfoHQ provides free computer
buying advice articles and
services on its web site
located at http://www.infohq.com/Computer/computerhome.htm
Complete E-Book online
Refurbishing your computer
tcs.org/refurb/ebook/
and see too:
PC Repair Help For The
Utterly Hopeless
tcs.org/refurb/repairs/
Related - Learn how
to Backup your Data
Backup Requirements for
Your Home/Office PC
http://www.free2explore.com/cleaningcomputer/backup_instr.html
Offering help with
• What Files or Programs
Need Backup?
• Files that need to
be regularly backed up
• When to Do Regularly
Scheduled Backups?
• How to Store Backups?
• Backing Up to Floppy
Disks
• Backing Up to ZIP Drives
• Backing Up to CD-RW
DISKS
• Full System Recovery
http://www.free2explore.com/cleaningcomputer/backup_instr.html
Excerpt quoted from website
http://www.computerclub.org/help/maintenance.htm
Computer Maintenance
Guide
Computer Club Guide to
Computer Maintenance
Proper care of your PC
will prolong its useful life.
These computer resources
offer tips and tricks for keeping your
computer healthy and
extending the life of your PC and its components.
http://www.computerclub.org/help/maintenance.htm
Computer Maintenance Standards
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/training/standard/standard.htm
Here are some maintenance
tips for keeping your computer and disk operating efficiently.
http://www.extension.unr.edu/computermaint.html
Computer Maintenance article
with tips:
http://ms.essortment.com/computermaint_rxyj.htm
If you don't have
time to learn online or if these resources don't help, there are affordable
services available.
For Computer Hardware
& Software Questions
Become a Dr. Tech
Member & You'll Always be Able to:
Ask
Dr. Tech For Help & Support
*excerpt quoted from website:
www.askdrtech.com*:
Computer Help & Support
for your PC or Mac
* Unlimited
live support all year round.
* Friendly
help without the techno-jargon.
* Worldwide
support access 24-hrs a day.
* Solve
hardware & software problems.
* Over
40 tools & service benefits.
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Related sites/links
you may find useful:
Multimedia Schools
Sept. 2002
Article excerpt quoted
from web online text:
Computer Backups: The
Gotcha Factors
by Russell Smith • Region
14 Education Service Center, Abilene, Texas
MultiMedia Schools •
September 2002
It happens when you least
expect it. Computer failure, or even worse, destruction or loss by viruses,
fire, or theft. Immediately you think of your lesson plans, digital photo
files, e-mail messages, and address book. If you're a librarian you might
have just lost access to Accelerated Reader data and your card catalog.
It's the nightmare we
hope we never have to face, but it is almost inevitable at some point.
Read entire article:
http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/sep02/Smith.htm
Excerpt quoted from website:
http://www.pcpitstop.com/
At PC Pitstop we can
help you get your PC in top form --
running fast, stable
and secure.
PC Pitstop runs diagnostics
on your PC to identify things
that might help improve
performance. The process is fully automated, private and safe.
After the diagnostics
run, we'll give you tips for improving all kinds of things.
Best
of all, the SERVICE IS FREE!
http://www.pcpitstop.com/
Consumer Watch: When Bad
Things Happen to Good PCs
Computer catastrophes
happen.
Here's how to prepare--and
recover.
Anne Kandra
From the March 2002 issue
of PC World magazine
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,78048,00.asp
Home Office: Bass's Top
Tips for Better Computing
Troubleshoot, dodge disasters,
find a lost taskbar.
Steve Bass
Wednesday, June 05, 2002
http://pcworld.shopping.yahoo.com/yahoo/article/0,aid,100224,00.asp
Backup Requirements for
Your Home/Office PC
http://www.free2explore.com/cleaningcomputer/backup_instr.html
Offering help with
• What Files or Programs
Need Backup?
• Files that need to
be regularly backed up
• When to Do Regularly
Scheduled Backups?
• How to Store Backups?
• Backing Up to Floppy
Disks
• Backing Up to ZIP Drives
• Backing Up to CD-RW
DISKS
• Full System Recovery
http://www.free2explore.com/cleaningcomputer/backup_instr.html
Windows 98 help
Tuning
up/Cleaning up
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/maintaining/articles/811Nov/MNTfoundation2c.asp
Nhyrvana
http://www.nhyrvana.com/
Making "knewbies" out
of newbies
Tutorials, forums, and
a newsletter
Subject
headings for topics on Nhyrvana:
How to's for:
New computer ? or new
to computers? Need help with
some basic computer info?
How to do routine
maintenance, updates
or upgrades?
Some Tricks and Quick
fixes~ you may not need them
now... but nice to have
around
Chat Clients and More
for your favorite chat sites.
See what they have, where
to get, and what maybe wrong
Starting a web page? a
website? need picture or text
help?
Need some help with popular
programs? Where to get?
How to use?
http://www.nhyrvana.com/
Hardware Tips
Keep your PC as neat
as a pin; check your printer
driver; control your
drive letters.
From the March 2000 issue
of PC World magazine
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,14872,00.asp
See PC Worlds articles
on Computers and Maintenance/Management
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1607,sortIdx,1,00.asp
Tips & Troubleshooting
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1593,sortIdx,1,00.asp
System Resources Tune-Up
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/browse/0,cat,1506,sortIdx,1,00.asp
Utilities
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/browse/0,cat,1494,sortIdx,1,00.asp
Free Tools: Tweak Windows,
Adjust Hidden Settings
These utilities let you
gain more control over Windows, and they're free to try and keep.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collection/0,collid,1320,00.asp
Read:
Busting the Biggest PC
Myths
We expose the bad advice
that wastes your time and money.
Gregg Keizer
From the August 2004
issue of PC World magazine
www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116572,00.asp
or
www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,116572,00.asp
Related useful information
- to help keep your computer healthy!
Read this August 2004
PCWorld article:
Think Before You Click
to Avoid Viruses and Scams
Just a bit of caution
will keep your PC and your personal data safe.
Plus: How good is an
anti-spyware tool marketed through spam?
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,116586,00.asp
See also the resources
for Virus, & Spam control on the following page of LibrarySupportStaff.com:
http://librarysupportstaff.com/4emailthinking.html
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How to Fix the Pains
of Work
Simple
changes can counter repetitive stress
More Ergonomics
helpful resources for Library workers
http://librarysupportstaff.com/jobhelp5.html#ergonomics
Saving Money on your computer
purchases
http://frugalliving.tqn.com/cs/computers/
See helpful resources
for Keeping Viruses away, Managing Email Spam, etc.
http://librarysupportstaff.com/4emailthinking.html
Energy Savers
for Computers:
Computers & Home Office
Computers and home office
equipment represent a fast-growing energy-using category.
Choose to be Power Smart
in your computer and home office energy use,
and when deciding on
the purchase of new equipment.
Above quoted from: (link
to the site for ideas & tips)
http://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/tips/tips614.html
Visit the Energy Star
website for ideas and tips
http://www.energystar.gov/products/
For office equipment
- including Computers
link to: http://yosemite1.epa.gov/estar/consumers.nsf/content/officeequipment.htm
Monitor power management
http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement/index.asp
Home Office, Small Organizations,
Large Organizations - links
http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement/home.asp?orgtype=home
Consumer Electronics
http://yosemite1.epa.gov/estar/consumers.nsf/home_electronics?OpenPage
Related: visit the
Consumer Energy Information website:
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/
Information from Associations
& Organizations for your:
Home, Business or
School
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/orgs.html
Quoted from webpage:
Workin' for a living.
No matter if you're an employee,
business owner, farmer,
rancher, or even a rocket scientist,
the energy decisions
you make every day can save power, money,
and natural resources.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/forbusiness.html
Missouri University
Computers and the "Power
Lunch"
http://www.cf.missouri.edu/energy/greencom.stm
Saving Energy for PCs
Excerpt quoted from website:
Saving power in 20 seconds
is a simple step every computer owner can do.
Simply activate the ENERGY
STAR® saver on your PC.
Steps for Windows®
95, 98, or 2000 PCs -
visit: http://www.asu.edu/it/fyi/energy/
From UC Berkeley
Energy saving tips for
campus computer users
http://istpub.berkeley.edu:4201/bcc/Summer2001/gen.energysave.html
Should we turn off our
office computers when we leave?
Read answer at:
http://www.californiacs.com/resources/faq/turnoffcomputer.htm
Energy Saving Guidelines
for Personal Computers
http://www.colorado.edu/its/docs/energy.html
Energy Conservation and
Computers
NOTE: this is a PDF file
http://smcnet.stmarys-ca.edu/college_services/its/energy_conservation/computerenergy.pdf
For iMac's:
How to Use Energy Saver
http://howto.lycos.com/lycos/step/1,,5+26+76+26322+11155,00.html
Read the information &
tips detailed on this webpage concerning the Energy efficiency
of Office machines &
equipment:
http://www.advancedbuildings.org/main_t_motor_energy_eff_equip.htm
Related - Good Advice
for ALL of us:
The Consumer Energy Information
website:
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/
The Home Energy Saver
Answer Desk
http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/answerdesk_dat.html
The Home Energy Saver
- web-based do it yourself home energy audit tool
http://hes.lbl.gov/
California's Consumer
Energy Center
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/
How to Reduce Your Energy
Consumption
Tips for conserving electricity
and cutting your energy costs.
http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/genergy.asp
Consider energy efficiency
when making new purchases.
Saving Money on your
computer purchases
http://frugalliving.tqn.com/cs/computers/
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2004
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