Careful usage and routine maintenance of your computer system keep problems from developing, assure sustained peak performance, and make your computer last longer. Keep Your Computer Clean Keep the area around your computer clean and dust-free. Computers have fans that draw air inside the case to cool the internal components of your computer. If your computer's environment is dusty, regularly vacuum the vents on the front, side, and rear of the computer. Avoid eating or drinking near your computer.
Spilled drinks are the number one cause of malfunctioning keyboards.
Food crumbs may get into the mouse and cause excessive wear and tear on the rollers, necessitating cleaning or replacement of the mouse. Use a mouse pad as a tracking surface to reduce the amount of dirt and wear on your pointing device s roller. Clean the CD-ROM read heads often, at least once a month. High speed CD-ROM drives require more frequent cleaning than older drives. Use a can of air once a month and a cleaning CD every few months.