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Tip

Laptop Care Tips:

Mar 2, 2016 9:42PM PST

1.Having antivirus programming accessible is the best barrier against an infection.
2.Try not to utilize your PC in a room where creatures are
3.Be mindful so as not to roll your seat over the PC line.
4.In a perfect world keep the PC in a clean and tidy free room.
Keep liquids away from your laptop.
Keep away food from your laptop.

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Clarity needed
Mar 3, 2016 2:24AM PST

You do not recommend a Firewall as well as an AntiVirus program. Why not?

What creatures? Elephants? Tigers? Sharks? Snakes? Others?

What does it mean, "not to roll your seat over the PC line"? What is a PC line?

PC or laptop? To me, PC means a Desktop Personal Computer.

As tips for laptop care your post seems surprisingly limited. What about ergonomics such as ventilation, regular cleaning, regular scanning, and other maintenance steps?

Mark

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Item 1 is well, debateable.
Mar 3, 2016 9:13AM PST

I continue to find the best barrier against an infection is an aware user. The users that click on any old link or follow install instructions for cracked games are not protected by an antivirus. This is a Personal Computer and will do what we ask.