Things which you should never do to your computer

A computer is a machine which is supposed to do lots of things. You can also compare it with a human child to some extent. Just as a child needs protection from diseases, care and looking after; similarly the computer also needs ultimate protection, maintenance and handling. If you don't follow some basic guidelines and don't take care of your computer it will start malfunctioning. Below are mentioned some of the fads which you should never do to your computer:

• Never install pirated software's into your PC. These type of software's though come cheaper in price but will lead to utter consequences leading to frequent hanging up the system, machine crashes etc.
• Never go online through your PC if you don't have a standard anti-virus package installed inside your PC. If this happens then your PC will become an easy prey for malwares that will lead to the loss of data and other files from your computer.
• Install only those applications and software's which you will use. Some people install all sorts of software's which they have with them without knowing the use of many of them. Unnecessary software's just crowd over your hard disk space; consumes memory and do all sorts of other things that will slow down your PC.
• It is always advisable to use your computer regularly. Even you do not need to use the computer at least turn it on once every day. Leaving your computer switched off for weeks or months will result in the degradation of the performance of the system hardware.
• Do not keep your PC dirty. Use soft clothes or brushes to clean off dirt whenever it accumulates. It similar to taking care of a child and keeping them clean. Be sure to do servicing for your PC after an interval of 1-2 months. This will ensure greater safety of your PC. A computer should not be left for months or years without servicing.
• Do not place your desktop computer or your laptop in an enclosed space while working. Allow a suitable space for the accumulated heat of the system to flow out. For desktop pc's ensure you have sufficient fans installed on your cabinet apart from the SMPS and the CPU fans. A computer which is not kept cool may lead to undesirable losses.
• Never try to open your PC case and attempt to fix or repair the hardware for yourself if you are not an authorized computer servicing professional. If any of your hardware is malfunctioning then immediately ask for an expert's advice. Mending things without knowledge can permanently damage your PC and can also hurt you.
• Never eat food or drink anything in front of your PC. This may lead to sudden disastrous accidents and can cause harm to your PC which may be irreparable.