Comments on: How to Take Care of Your Notebook Computer http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Theson354 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-776120 Theson354 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:26:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-776120 Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it's a desktop computer.Thanks Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in
anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it
reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it’s a desktop computer.Thanks

]]> By: Theson354 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-776119 Theson354 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:26:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-776119 Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it's a desktop computer.Thanks Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in
anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it
reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it’s a desktop computer.Thanks

]]> By: Fred Conwell http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-697054 Fred Conwell Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:53:05 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-697054 And about cockroaches! I saw one on my desk this morning. Caught him napping. But he was a foot from my laptop. What if he thought it was a nice warm place to nest? How does one deal with that situation? Spray the desk with repellent, I guess. And about cockroaches! I saw one on my desk this morning. Caught him napping. But he was a foot from my laptop. What if he thought it was a nice warm place to nest? How does one deal with that situation? Spray the desk with repellent, I guess.

]]> By: Ron Knights http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695742 Ron Knights Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:34:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695742 My first piece of advice when working around computers: Always use a covered cup, rather than drinking from a regular cup. I usually try to have my drinks on a different table than my computer. I like to have a little table off to the side for food and drink. Also, I found a really neat notebook cooler at TigerDirect. It's made by Thermaltake. It actually looks like a pot holder. There's something inside that helps keep the notebook cool. It really works. My first piece of advice when working around computers:

Always use a covered cup, rather than drinking from a regular cup.

I usually try to have my drinks on a different table than my computer. I like to have a little table off to the side for food and drink.

Also, I found a really neat notebook cooler at TigerDirect. It’s made by Thermaltake. It actually looks like a pot holder.

There’s something inside that helps keep the notebook cool. It really works.

]]> By: Frank http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695306 Frank Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:38:43 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695306 Nice article! I've been in situations myself where I dropped my computer a couple times and it didn't work, now I have a new one and it's being well taken care of. Nice tip! Nice article! I’ve been in situations myself where I dropped my computer a couple times and it didn’t work, now I have a new one and it’s being well taken care of. Nice tip!

]]> By: James B http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695289 James B Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:14:33 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695289 Thanks very much! Very informative article, which has really had an impact on me as I am now typing on my MacBook pro minus the incase sleeve which is usually left underneath. I will also try in the future to only use it on my lap for light browsing and nothing that will raise the temp too much. Thanks again! Thanks very much! Very informative article, which has really had an impact on me as I am now typing on my MacBook pro minus the incase sleeve which is usually left underneath. I will also try in the future to only use it on my lap for light browsing and nothing that will raise the temp too much.

Thanks again!

]]> By: Justin http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695149 Justin Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:23:42 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-695149 Hey great tips! I didn't even know apple offers that free cleaning. I'm going to have to check my Apple Care box now! Good luck! Hey great tips! I didn’t even know apple offers that free cleaning. I’m going to have to check my Apple Care box now! Good luck!

]]> By: John Foss http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694957 John Foss Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:04:16 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694957 I have a great gateway notebook, that for a while began to snap off when drafting or doing extensive 3D work. I thought the programs graphics were too much for the machine. I bought a new computer (its ok, I love computers and always looking for an excuse to upgrade. I had some warranty warranty left on the gateway so I brought it in to have it looked at. They blew out the vent that had filled with lint, and presto, it works as well as the new one for Architectural Modeling. He had me buy some compressed air to blow it clean now and then. Happy Computing! I have a great gateway notebook, that for a while began to snap off when drafting or doing extensive 3D work. I thought the programs graphics were too much for the machine. I bought a new computer (its ok, I love computers and always looking for an excuse to upgrade. I had some warranty warranty left on the gateway so I brought it in to have it looked at. They blew out the vent that had filled with lint, and presto, it works as well as the new one for Architectural Modeling. He had me buy some compressed air to blow it clean now and then. Happy Computing!

]]> By: Dmitri http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694940 Dmitri Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:11:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694940 Great tips. I too am guilty of using a laptop on my lap..hmm wonder why I thought that would be OK?, I have to admit it's a great way to warm you legs though. Great tips. I too am guilty of using a laptop on my lap..hmm wonder why I thought that would be OK?, I have to admit it’s a great way to warm you legs though.

]]> By: Rick http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694932 Rick Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:59:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694932 Nice article! Good Tips! Nice article! Good Tips!

]]> By: Purler http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694926 Purler Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:47:31 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694926 Excellent article! I know I need to work on 1 and 3 when I'm in bed I usually try to stick a book under the laptop would that suffice or should I just be on a 100% hard surface? It's funny I was just looking for tips to take care of my computer. Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it's a desktop computer. Could I be hurting it by using it this way? Bravo and good luck (you seem to be lucky when it comes to winning things=p) Excellent article! I know I need to work on 1 and 3 when I’m in bed I usually try to stick a book under the laptop would that suffice or should I just be on a 100% hard surface? It’s funny I was just looking for tips to take care of my computer.

Oh one more thing, this is my main computer and I do use it A LOT(as in anywhere from 6-15 hours daily) I do shut it down every day and give it reasonable breaks but I am still using it like it’s a desktop computer. Could I be hurting it by using it this way?

Bravo and good luck (you seem to be lucky when it comes to winning things=p)

]]> By: Kevin http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694911 Kevin Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:26:34 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694911 if your not using it for a while like ur going the mall or goin out to eat would it be better to shut it down or put it in sleep or hibernate mode? if your not using it for a while like ur going the mall or goin out to eat would it be better to shut it down or put it in sleep or hibernate mode?

]]> By: Benu http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694897 Benu Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:00:22 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694897 Is it still bad to put the laptop on your legs or on your bed if you have a cooling pad under it? Is it still bad to put the laptop on your legs or on your bed if you have a cooling pad under it?

]]> By: Miguel http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694882 Miguel Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:37:48 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694882 Thanks! I will start applying the 3rd advice! Thanks! I will start applying the 3rd advice!

]]> By: FullSignull http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694880 FullSignull Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:36:17 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/12/05/how-to-take-care-of-your-notebook-computer/#comment-694880 Guilty on article #1. A majority of my work is done with my laptop in bed when my girlfriend is sleeping. Is this really an issue I should be concerned about? Sure, it gets hot, but I monitor the temps with a widget. Guilty on article #1. A majority of my work is done with my laptop in bed when my girlfriend is sleeping. Is this really an issue I should be concerned about? Sure, it gets hot, but I monitor the temps with a widget.

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