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Tips and
Tricks on how to do some neat things
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Computers -
Just about everyone uses a computer each day, but do you
really use it?
Most of us only scratch the surface of
it's abilities. Within each issue of our newsletters, we
will show you how to use some of the programs that you
possibly already use daily, with tips to your advantage
and just maybe make you smile.
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Product Tip of
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Cleaning the TV, or older
type monitor in the past was really easy, grab
the Windex bottle and some paper towel and clean
away. Today this isn't the case anymore.
In this issue we will show the best practices
for cleaning your monitors.
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1. CRT Monitors |
These big clunky monitors have a
glass front, so cleaning is very easy.
Windex or similar glass cleaning products can be
used with standard paper towel. Of course,
turn the power off the device before cleaning
and never spray directly on the glass; spray on
your cleaning towel and then clean. |
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2. LCD Monitors |
LCD monitors, also known as flat
panel monitors present a whole new challenge.
These screens are softer and require more tender
care.
Here are the quick DO NOT DO or USE tips:
> Windex
> Ammonia or Ammonia based cleaners
> Strong Cleaners >
Paper Towels
> Old rags
> Tissue Paper
> Tap Water
> Alcohol based cleaners
Here is why!
Ammonia and similar based cleaners can cause the
surface to yellow and become brittle.
Paper towel is actually a wood based product and
can scratch the surface. Tissue paper
which is softer will actually break down and
leave little pieces all over the screen.
Tap water will leave streaks and water marks.
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Here is the correct way to clean
your monitor:
Use a soft dry cotton cloth to
Spray this solution on a soft clean rag,
lint-free microfiber cloth or something similar.
Of course, turn off the device before cleaning
and never spray directly onto the device.
Spiked hair designs should only be performed by
a licenses hair stylist, not from electrical
surges from dripping fluids.
Apply a minimal amount of
pressure (only enough pressure to keep the cloth
in contact with the screen) and wipe in a
circular movement.
It would be a best practice to dedicate a
special cleaning cloth for this cleaning job.
A good suggestion is to use an old white cotton
T-Shirt, hole less would be best or course.
Now one would now say, wow
this is a lot of work just to get the right
things in hand to do a quick cleaning job.
Isn't there a better and easier way?
YES there is.
There are commercial cleaning products made just
for this task. Usually they come in two
different forms, single package cleaning wipes
and larger containers that hold a larger roll
similar baby wipes. These are the best
choices for your cleaning task as they have the
suggested amount of cleaning solution applied
already and use the correct type of cloth that
is suggested.
Remember that this also applies to the newer TV
devices used in your office and home! LCD
Monitors, Plasma and any other LCD TV's applies.
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* Tips & Warnings |
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Never spay ANY solution directly onto your
screen! The edges of LCD and Plasma
screens have electrical connections on them,
solutions that drip or run down into these areas
can short out the device. For the older
tube devices we don't need to tell you about the
high voltage running inside those things do we?
(The spiked hair warning applies here again too)
• Tissues, napkins, and other paper
products will leave flakes of paper on your
monitor. It's better not to even try using
them. The can contain wood fibers and may
even scratch polished surfaces.
• Never use tap water unless you want
white spots showing on your display.
• If you're a photographer, you can use
your lint-free lens wipes instead of a soft
cotton cloth.
• If you have lens cleaner for eyeglasses,
check the back to see if it contains "Isopropanol",
if it does don't use it on your LCD monitor. |
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Keyboard
tip of the month |
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You were working on that
important document and made a big mistake, now what?
Start over and retype the whole thing or would you like
to back up to where you messed up?
CTRL - Z = UNDO
This keyboard shortcut should work in most windows
programs. If you make a mistake, just hit CTRL and
Z and this will undo whatever it was that you just did.
Most programs will let you backup one or two times.
Worse case if you really mess up? Close out the
document but DO NOT SAVE. This will let you reopen
the document and revert back to the beginning before
your changes.
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Have a tip you would like to share or
maybe a question about a particular product? Email
us at
info@preferreditgroup.com and if selected we'll
include your name as the contributor.
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