Computer Mistakes That Will Cost You Money

Here's a list of No-No's that will end up costing you money. I've seen all these done and most were done recently. Hope you don't do any of these!

• Ignoring an overheating problem. If your computer is hot to the touch, get it checked before your processor is fried.
• Unplugging non-USB devices with the power on.
• Not inspecting the connection before trying to plug a cable in. Make sure you look at the connection and don't force it in.
• Not using surge protection.
• Not cleaning the power supply fan
• Using a data vacuum INSIDE the computer
• Not shutting down properly
• Magnets on the metal computer case 
• Not using updated antivirus and running regular scans. Macintosh users please don't be lulled into a false sense of security; you NEED antivirus software!

  "As Macs have become more popular, more malware has been designed specifically to target those operating systems...people should not feel comfortable saving personal information on their Macs in an unprotected form."
  —www.net-security.org