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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Factors That Require Computer Repair

By Mark Dudley


Regardless of whether desktops, laptops or netbooks are being used, they will inevitably require some form of computer repair during their life-spans. The need for restoration and rescues occur on all PCs, including Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems. Often, technically-oriented users choose to perform their own fixes, while others prefer to hire experienced professionals.

The failure of a hard drive is one of the main issues that can affect performance. Heavy usage and natural degradation can adversely affect the drives, as well as human factors such as drops and spills. Environments that have high humidity levels also negatively affect the gear. Fortunately, the rescue procedures are often very effective.

While many users rely on experienced technicians for assistance, others prefer the do-it-yourself route. Remembering to select the proper replacement parts is fundamentally important. The tendency for hard drives to go down often motivates users to back-up their most valuable data to external drives or cyber-storage sites.

Often, individual keys can get stuck or stop functioning. Usually, each key can be popped off and examined. Cleaning the keypad posts and key bottoms should be performed with special cloths and swabs that are lint-free or a PC vacuum.

Infections from malware and viruses can create havoc on system functions. Data corruption, slow responses, screen freezes and failure to boot are among the common problems. Critical safety precautions include using effective anti-malware and anti-virus applications. Making sure to keep the programs and their databases updated is imperative.

It's inevitable that all PC users will require some type of computer repair during the lifespan of their systems. Program updates, defragmentation and routine scans can help maximize operational efficiency. Providing cool, dust-free, dry environments will also help protect systems. Informed laptop, netbook and desktop users can adopt important procedures that can help extend the lifetime of their equipment for several years.




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