Showing posts with label hot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot. Show all posts

Sunday, September 1, 2013

3 TIPS FOR UTILIZING LAPTOPS IN HOT WARM CONDITIONS

1. Harmless Temperature array
Most notebook computers function accurately in the secure temperature series of 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 to 35 degrees Celsius. Make sure that when bringing a notebook in from the warm hot air, the notebook must cool down or come down to the interior temperature prior to you using it. By the same voucher if you use your notebook outdoors, then leave the notebook to warm up to the exterior temperature ahead of opening it up.

2. Hot vehicle interiors
Just as you would never prefer to leave people or animals in a closed car in hot weather conditions, you should not leave your notebook and other mobile gadgets either. Leaving your notebook closed in a vehicle in conditions of hot weather will cause harm to your notebook. The heat is not suitable for the internal elements or the external sheaths.

3. Direct Sun
Never leave your notebook where it is open to the elements of direct sunlight, whether it is in employ or shut down. If you must utilize your notebook outside in bright stipulations you can use either follow one of the methods:
• Use a notebook glare screen which brings down on the glare reasoned by the sun
• Use a notebook hood, which reduces the amount of luminosity heading for at the notebook display.
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Monday, August 12, 2013

CARE FOR YOUR LAPTOP IN HOT HUMID WEATHER

Your laptop needs special care in hot and warm weather. Most laptops work properly at temperatures ranging from 10 to 35 degrees Celsius.

If you need to bring in your laptop from the warm hot air to a cooler place, allow it enough time to cool down to the temperature inside before you use it. Similarly if you need to use your laptop outdoors, let it warm up to the outside temperature.

Don’t leave your laptop behind in a car in hot weather. The internal parts of your laptop and its external casing will get damaged in hot temperatures. Humidity is another culprit. It causes damage to the internal components of your laptop and you may not even realize that.

Do not expose your laptop to harsh sunlight. If you must use your laptop outside in bright sunlight you must use a laptop glare screen or a laptop hood.

While traveling don’t forget to carry equipments like surge protectors, power inverters and spare batteries with you. In storms and other unfavorable weather conditions you cannot fully rely on grid power.

Invest in a laptop stand that helps disperse the heat your laptop generates. Different kinds of laptop stands are available. Some even include fans.

Use a well-padded laptop case to keep it insulated from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Your laptop case should have enough room to keep all of your mobile gear.
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Monday, July 29, 2013

HOT SPOT SAFETY

Most modern laptops are Wi-Fi enabled making it possible for you to wirelessly connect to the internet in a hot spot. The problem with using your laptop in a Wi-Fi hot spot is that it makes your data vulnerable to hacking. So what are the precautions you need to take before entering a hot spot?

Install a Firewall
Before you use your laptop in hot spots you need to make sure that you have installed the Firewall software. Bear in mind that hot spots aren’t secure access points to the internet. It is your responsibility to take measures that would ensure your security.

Disable Wi-Fi Ad-hoc Mode
When you are in a hot spot, your laptop may pick up other Wi-Fi networks that you do not want to access or allow access to your laptop. To avoid this situation, disable ad-hoc mode before entering a hot spot. By disabling this option you can prevent your laptop from making instant network connections without your knowledge.

Use a VPN
Use your company VPN if you need to connect to a corporate network.

Disable File and Printer Sharing
When you use your laptop in a hot spot, you really don’t need to have the file and printer sharing enabled. You will become vulnerable to hacking if you leave this option enabled.

Turn It Off
Turn off your wireless devices if you don’t want to be connected. You can still continue working on your files. If you are using a Centrino-based system, you will be able to turn off Wi-Fi using a manual switch.

Be a discreet worker
Be discreet when working in a public place. Don’t let other people view your work and don’t tell them that your device is Wi-Fi enabled. Mobile workers should try and avoid attracting a lot of attention to themselves and their devices.

Password Protect Your File
Protect your important files with password. Several software programs are available for this purpose.
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