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Dust is our Enemy - techLearning

Question: Theres dust everywhere. How do I keep it out of the computers? The IT Guy says:
Almost anything can stir up dust, and thats not good for computers. Three things to help avoid getting dust inside are: First, cover your machines at night - providing they are turned off of course. Please don't cover an operating machine. (I use old sheets from home and wash them occasionally.) Second, dust off your equipment daily with a soft bristle brush. Finally, keep an eye on the cooling fan on the back of the CPU. When it begins to get dusty, it's time to clean out the inside with compressed air....

  posted by Ray at 5:45 AM permanent item link   

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