The Best 10 Tips to Increase Your PC's Life

Let’s be real! Our habits can sometimes decrease the health of our computer. Today, the TechSavvyP Team will help you fix those habits for both Mac and Windows!

1. Clear Out "The Silent Killer"

Dust acts as an insulator, trapping heat inside your components. If your fans are constantly ramping up, your computer is struggling to breathe.

The Fix: Use a can of Compressed Air to blow out the vents every 6 months to prevent "thermal degradation."

2. Follow the 20-80 Battery Rule

Lithium-ion batteries are chemically stressed when they sit at 0% or 100% for too long.

The Fix: Keep your laptop charge between 20% and 80%. Use "Optimized Battery Charging" on Mac or threshold tools on Windows.

3. Avoid Soft Surfaces

Using your laptop on a bed or carpet acts like a blanket, suffocating the intake vents and "cooking" the internal chips.

The Fix: Always use a hard, flat surface or a Laptop Stand.

4. Use a Surge Protector

A simple power spike during a storm can fry your Motherboard instantly.

The Fix: Ensure you are plugged into a dedicated Surge Protector, not just a basic power strip.

5. Keep Storage Below 85%

SSDs need "breathing room" for wear leveling. A full drive wears out faster and slows down significantly.

The Fix: Keep at least 15-20% of your drive empty to extend the SSD's life.

6. Restart Every Few Days

"Sleep mode" is convenient, but it doesn't clear the system cache or stop minor software glitches.

The Fix: A full restart every 48–72 hours flushes the RAM and resets the hardware.

7. Open the Lid from the Center

Opening a laptop by the corner puts uneven torque on the hinges and can crack the screen.

The Fix: Always lift the lid from the center to prevent physical damage.

8. Don't Skip OS Updates

Updates often include firmware that optimizes how your fans spin or how your CPU handles power.

The Fix: Keep your Software Update current to ensure hardware efficiency.

9. Mind the Ambient Temperature

Heat kills batteries, and extreme cold can cause condensation inside the chassis.

The Fix: Never leave your laptop in a car. Aim for environments between 50°F and 95°F.

10. Clean the Screen Correctly

Harsh chemicals like Windex can strip the protective coatings off modern displays.

The Fix: Use only a dry microfiber cloth. Use distilled water only if absolutely necessary.

And there you have it! How to NOT kill your PC!

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