Looking after your peripherals.
Your peripherals are almost as important as your actual computer because you need your peripherals to function the computer. Following these steps will reduce the risk of damaging your peripherals.
Links for further peripheral care:
http://lifehacker.com/5513559/give-your-computer-and-peripherals-a-spring-cleaning
http://www.wikihow.com/Maintain-Computer-Peripherals
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-are-peripheral-devices-of-a-computer-definition-examples-types.html
- Make sure your cables are not tangled as that can lead to the wires inside getting damaged and then failing to function.
- Keep any liquids away from peripherals as water can cause short circuits in the internals of the peripheral.
- Make sure all the drivers for your peripherals are up to date, in order to get the most functionality from them.
Links for further peripheral care:
http://lifehacker.com/5513559/give-your-computer-and-peripherals-a-spring-cleaning
http://www.wikihow.com/Maintain-Computer-Peripherals
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-are-peripheral-devices-of-a-computer-definition-examples-types.html