![]() Most computer stores sell vacuum attachments intended for use with PCs. To begin, vacuum the exterior surfaces of the case, if you haven't done so already, and if necessary use Windex, Fantastic, Formula 409, or a similar household cleaning solution to remove grease and other accumulations from the case exterior.Īlthough you can get by with just a standard vacuum cleaner and a brush or two, it's easier to do the job properly if you have the right tools. Every few weeks to every few months depending on how dirty your environment is you'll need to do a more thorough job. Routine vacuuming of the case exterior helps keep the dust down, but it's not a complete solution. (Barbara asked Robert to point out that she vacuums thoroughly and dusts every week, but that Robert specifically asked her to make no special effort to clean this system so that he could use it as an illustration.) Figure 3-1 shows the back I/O panel of a PC that was left running 24 hours a day for 6 months in a typical residential environment which happens to be our home without being cleaned other than casual vacuuming of the accessible areas of the case. Routine weekly vacuuming of the case exterior helps, but is not sufficient. Pets, carpeting, cigarette smoking, gas or oil heat all of these contribute to dirty PCs. ![]() Typical home and office environments are much better, but still surprisingly bad. In a shop-floor environment, we have seen standard PCs become so clogged with dirt literally in one day that they stopped running because of overheating. Industrial environments are often filthy, so much so that standard PCs are unusable. The severity of the problem depends on the environment. If there's any dust in the air at all, the system fans will suck it in and deposit it inside the case, where it will become a problem sooner or later. Even in clean rooms, operating theaters, and other very clean environments, a PC will eventually become dirty. Fans suck dust, pet hair, and other contaminants into the case, where they rest on every surface. Dirt is nasty stuff.Ĭomputers become dirty as a natural part of running. Dirt worms its way into connectors, increasing electrical resistance and reducing reliability. Dirt causes fans to run faster (and louder) as they attempt to keep the system cool. Dirt acts as thermal insulation, causing components to overheat and thereby shortening their service lives. ![]() Dirt blocks air flow, causing the system to run hotter and less reliably. Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of products right now.Dirt is the main enemy of PCs. We think Amazon Prime Day 2022 is going to have some great deals, but you don't have to wait until the end of July to find them. Your $10 credit will appear within 24 hours of completing your stampcard.Ĭheck out our Amazon Prime Day deal roundups There are four steps to completing your Prime Stampcard: Make a Prime-eligible purchase, stream a show on Prime Video, listen to a song on Prime Music and borrow an eBook on Prime Reading. To collect the money, you'll need to complete a Prime Stampcard. Amazon is offering Prime members $10 to explore the benefits of Prime before July 13, 2022. There's one more way to earn free money for Amazon Prime Day 2022. You can earn money by watching movies - there's a $5 bounty if you buy a movie ticket to the new Pixar film "Lightyear" (doubled to $10 if you also buy "Lightyear" merch), and another $5 bounty if you buy a ticket to "Elvis." Consumer goods company Proctor and Gamble, meanwhile, is offering a $20 credit when you buy $75 worth of cleaning products. Looking to stack up even more Amazon credits for Prime Day 2022? Amazon has created a new free money hub filled with offers that promises up to $60 in credits. Get another $60 in free money for Prime Day
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