Computer Care & Safety
Computers Need Proper Care Why? So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do. It minimizes breaking down.
WHAT CAN “YOU” DO? Keep it clean. Keep it at room temperature. Don’t eat or drink near your computer. Never drop any part of your computer. Keep it dry.
What can YOU do? Do not bang or remove the keys. Do not put anything besides your disk into the disk drive. Do not unplug any computer cords. Wash your hands before using to avoid “sticky” keys.
What Can You Do? Use a surge protector. Beware of opening up email attachments from people you don’t know. Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard.
What can YOU do? Don’t use a computer during a storm. Install one program, then test it for use before installing something else. Don’t download anything from Internet sites.
WHY do computers need proper care? So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do!!!!
Let’s See What You Remember
True OR False Do not use the computer during a storm? TRUE
True OR False Spray your computer with household cleanser to keep it clean. FALSE
True OR False Spilling liquids on your computer won’t hurt it. FALSE
True OR False Keeping your computer dust-free can help it last longer. TRUE
True OR False Your mouse should never need cleaning. FALSE
True OR False It won’t hurt to eat a peanut butter & jelly sandwich while using the computer. FALSE
True OR False Install one program, then test your computer for problems before installing another computer. TRUE
True OR False Downloading from Internet sites could expose your computer to dangerous viruses. TRUE
True OR False Surge protectors can help guard against lightening, but may not be complete protection. TRUE
True OR False You should remove the computer cover monthly to clean inside. FALSE
True OR False Opening an email attachment could download a virus into your computer system. TRUE
True OR False Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard. TRUE