Cold Weather Computer Care

As the thermometer dips down, there are a few considerations for keeping your tech equipment safe.

• Don't leave your equipment in the car. The plastic can get hard and will crack easier with impact.
• Don't position your tower near a heating vent. The heat will kick on more when it's cold and heat is a natural enemy of electronics.
• Discharge static electricity before you touch your computer. The static you build up walking across the carpet is more than enough to fry your processor.
• Expect outages; inclement weather and outages go together. If it's absolutely vital you maintain your internet connection, then have a backup internet such as a cellular tether or a landline. A UPS can assist with electrical outages.
• Many tech items go on sale after the holidays so save some cash for then. ;)

Be prepared and you'll see spring flowers before you know it!