Laptops can have their working lifetime increased by following a few simple care guidelines as well as buying the necessary items to prevent damage and cosmetic problems from occurring. Especially for mobile professionals who find themselves constantly on the move with their notebook, protecting your asset is an invaluable but often overlooked aspect to laptop ownership.

Granted laptops are subject to mechanical failures just as much as they're susceptible to scratches, blemishes, spills, gravity, and other unexpected hazards of day to day life but ensuring the safety and security of your machine will help increase its life expectancy as well as maintain its physical condition.

1. Use cases or bags to protect your laptop.

Having the proper carrying solution for your notebook computer could make all the difference when it comes to keeping your laptop looking and feeling like it just came from out of the box. This is especially true if you find yourself lugging your equipment from home to the office, classroom, local café, or on an airplane. Putting a layer of padding between your machine and the other contents of your bag, will significantly cut down on the amount of scratches, marks, and other cosmetic damages that your machine might incur during everyday commutes. Luckily there are a multitude of solutions for taking your laptop with you that span a variety of price ranges.

2. Keep your keyboard clean.

Use a soft cleaning cloth, the kind that won't leave fuzzy bits behind, to polish up those dull keyboard keys. For the more DIY-conscious of us, a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water or dish soap and used water will do just as effective as a job at getting grease, grime, and other gunk off your home row.

As for keeping the spaces between your keyboard keys clean, compressed air does wonders. Depending on what model laptop you own, spraying a liberal amount of compressed air through your typing surface will help aerate those little bits of dust, food, and other junk out of your laptop. For the most effective cleaning, work from one side of the keyboard to the other; don't just spray indefinitely between the keys. This will help corral the majority of the nasty bits stuck in the keyboard for easy cleaning later.

3. Learn to protect your screen.

By using a form fitted piece of rubberized shelf liner, sold at most home improvement stores, you can prevent a surprising amount of scratches and other blemishes from occurring. Just lay the rubberized mat across your keyboard before closing your machine's lid.

4. Clean LCD screen regularly.

Let's face it. Your laptop's LCD screen takes a lot of abuse. When they're not attracting dust particles or dander they're getting smudged, spilled, or sneezed on and at some point giving your screen a good cleaning becomes inevitable. Be warned though. Using household cleaners and other chemically enriched abrasive liquids can lead to all sorts of damage and corrosion on your precious display.

Use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol since it might contain oil) and water. If available, a spray bottle will come in handy for applying the cleaning solution, but pouring some of the concoction on an old t-shirt or other fabric that won't leave behind lint works fine. Avoid using paper towels or dish rags as these may leave behind more debris than they've cleaned off.

5. Clean inside dust.

In order to keep your computer in tip-top shape one should get into the habit of banishing excess dust and other build up from inside their machine. However, getting to the guts of your laptop shouldn't be too much of a challenge. Most manufactures have engineered their notebooks so that if you remove the keyboard you'll have instant access to the motherboard and other core components of your computer. And this exercise might also void your warranty so check with your manufacturer before attempting to open your machine.

Once inside it should become clear to you which parts need a dusting and which do not. Give any heat sink or component with a fan attached to it a good burst or two of compressed air. These ducts, which are engineered to pull air across your computer's innards and out of the machine, are the first causalities of the dusty buildup. When the airflow is restricted by such build up a machine can run hotter and more sluggishly, impacting performance and the overall health of your laptop.

When using compressed air it's a good idea to only use short bursts of air instead of a steady stream. This will help conserve your can of air and it prevents damage to your laptop's delicate components.

Laptops can have their working lifetime increased by following a few simple care guidelines as well as buying the necessary items to prevent damage and cosmetic problems from occurring. Especially for mobile professionals who find themselves constantly on the move with their notebook, protecting your asset is an invaluable but often overlooked aspect to laptop ownership.

Granted laptops are subject to mechanical failures just as much as they're susceptible to scratches, blemishes, spills, gravity, and other unexpected hazards of day to day life but ensuring the safety and security of your machine will help increase its life expectancy as well as maintain its physical condition.

1. Use cases or bags to protect your laptop.

Having the proper carrying solution for your notebook computer could make all the difference when it comes to keeping your laptop looking and feeling like it just came from out of the box. This is especially true if you find yourself lugging your equipment from home to the office, classroom, local café, or on an airplane. Putting a layer of padding between your machine and the other contents of your bag, will significantly cut down on the amount of scratches, marks, and other cosmetic damages that your machine might incur during everyday commutes. Luckily there are a multitude of solutions for taking your laptop with you that span a variety of price ranges.

2. Keep your keyboard clean.

Use a soft cleaning cloth, the kind that won't leave fuzzy bits behind, to polish up those dull keyboard keys. For the more DIY-conscious of us, a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water or dish soap and used water will do just as effective as a job at getting grease, grime, and other gunk off your home row.

As for keeping the spaces between your keyboard keys clean, compressed air does wonders. Depending on what model laptop you own, spraying a liberal amount of compressed air through your typing surface will help aerate those little bits of dust, food, and other junk out of your laptop. For the most effective cleaning, work from one side of the keyboard to the other; don't just spray indefinitely between the keys. This will help corral the majority of the nasty bits stuck in the keyboard for easy cleaning later.

3. Learn to protect your screen.

By using a form fitted piece of rubberized shelf liner, sold at most home improvement stores, you can prevent a surprising amount of scratches and other blemishes from occurring. Just lay the rubberized mat across your keyboard before closing your machine's lid.

4. Clean LCD screen regularly.

Let's face it. Your laptop's LCD screen takes a lot of abuse. When they're not attracting dust particles or dander they're getting smudged, spilled, or sneezed on and at some point giving your screen a good cleaning becomes inevitable. Be warned though. Using household cleaners and other chemically enriched abrasive liquids can lead to all sorts of damage and corrosion on your precious display.

Use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol since it might contain oil) and water. If available, a spray bottle will come in handy for applying the cleaning solution, but pouring some of the concoction on an old t-shirt or other fabric that won't leave behind lint works fine. Avoid using paper towels or dish rags as these may leave behind more debris than they've cleaned off.

5. Clean inside dust.

In order to keep your computer in tip-top shape one should get into the habit of banishing excess dust and other build up from inside their machine. However, getting to the guts of your laptop shouldn't be too much of a challenge. Most manufactures have engineered their notebooks so that if you remove the keyboard you'll have instant access to the motherboard and other core components of your computer. And this exercise might also void your warranty so check with your manufacturer before attempting to open your machine.

Once inside it should become clear to you which parts need a dusting and which do not. Give any heat sink or component with a fan attached to it a good burst or two of compressed air. These ducts, which are engineered to pull air across your computer's innards and out of the machine, are the first causalities of the dusty buildup. When the airflow is restricted by such build up a machine can run hotter and more sluggishly, impacting performance and the overall health of your laptop.

When using compressed air it's a good idea to only use short bursts of air instead of a steady stream. This will help conserve your can of air and it prevents damage to your laptop's delicate components.

Laptops can have their working lifetime increased by following a few simple care guidelines as well as buying the necessary items to prevent damage and cosmetic problems from occurring. Especially for mobile professionals who find themselves constantly on the move with their notebook, protecting your asset is an invaluable but often overlooked aspect to laptop ownership.

Granted laptops are subject to mechanical failures just as much as they're susceptible to scratches, blemishes, spills, gravity, and other unexpected hazards of day to day life but ensuring the safety and security of your machine will help increase its life expectancy as well as maintain its physical condition.

1. Use cases or bags to protect your laptop.

Having the proper carrying solution for your notebook computer could make all the difference when it comes to keeping your laptop looking and feeling like it just came from out of the box. This is especially true if you find yourself lugging your equipment from home to the office, classroom, local café, or on an airplane. Putting a layer of padding between your machine and the other contents of your bag, will significantly cut down on the amount of scratches, marks, and other cosmetic damages that your machine might incur during everyday commutes. Luckily there are a multitude of solutions for taking your laptop with you that span a variety of price ranges.

2. Keep your keyboard clean.

Use a soft cleaning cloth, the kind that won't leave fuzzy bits behind, to polish up those dull keyboard keys. For the more DIY-conscious of us, a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water or dish soap and used water will do just as effective as a job at getting grease, grime, and other gunk off your home row.

As for keeping the spaces between your keyboard keys clean, compressed air does wonders. Depending on what model laptop you own, spraying a liberal amount of compressed air through your typing surface will help aerate those little bits of dust, food, and other junk out of your laptop. For the most effective cleaning, work from one side of the keyboard to the other; don't just spray indefinitely between the keys. This will help corral the majority of the nasty bits stuck in the keyboard for easy cleaning later.

3. Learn to protect your screen.

By using a form fitted piece of rubberized shelf liner, sold at most home improvement stores, you can prevent a surprising amount of scratches and other blemishes from occurring. Just lay the rubberized mat across your keyboard before closing your machine's lid.

4. Clean LCD screen regularly.

Let's face it. Your laptop's LCD screen takes a lot of abuse. When they're not attracting dust particles or dander they're getting smudged, spilled, or sneezed on and at some point giving your screen a good cleaning becomes inevitable. Be warned though. Using household cleaners and other chemically enriched abrasive liquids can lead to all sorts of damage and corrosion on your precious display.

Use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol since it might contain oil) and water. If available, a spray bottle will come in handy for applying the cleaning solution, but pouring some of the concoction on an old t-shirt or other fabric that won't leave behind lint works fine. Avoid using paper towels or dish rags as these may leave behind more debris than they've cleaned off.

5. Clean inside dust.

In order to keep your computer in tip-top shape one should get into the habit of banishing excess dust and other build up from inside their machine. However, getting to the guts of your laptop shouldn't be too much of a challenge. Most manufactures have engineered their notebooks so that if you remove the keyboard you'll have instant access to the motherboard and other core components of your computer. And this exercise might also void your warranty so check with your manufacturer before attempting to open your machine.

Once inside it should become clear to you which parts need a dusting and which do not. Give any heat sink or component with a fan attached to it a good burst or two of compressed air. These ducts, which are engineered to pull air across your computer's innards and out of the machine, are the first causalities of the dusty buildup. When the airflow is restricted by such build up a machine can run hotter and more sluggishly, impacting performance and the overall health of your laptop.

When using compressed air it's a good idea to only use short bursts of air instead of a steady stream. This will help conserve your can of air and it prevents damage to your laptop's delicate components.

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Future global economy will be greatly dependent on technology, particularly Information & Communication Technology.  There is urgent need therefore to raise an army of technology professionals to sustain and surpass present efforts to take Nigeria to the Information Age.

The National Technology Scholarship is an initiative of concerned industry and professional stakeholders to help you realize your dream in this direction. Take advantage of this scholarship opportunity to realize your dream. Training will empower you with relevant skills for employment as well as open your eyes to possibilities and liberate your creative mind.

FOR DETAILS CALL THE FOLLOWING:
Lagos: 37 Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos State. (Alex Orefo) 08033014082
Port Harcourt:  Elmond Suites, 1 Tombia street, GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (080343381985)
Abuja: Spring View Hotel, Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja (08050881404)
Enugu: Diamond Plaza Hotel, 4 River Lane, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State.(Remi Agim) 07027878302
Kano: Central Hotel, 1 Bumpai Road, Kano State (07020051772)

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Future global economy will be greatly dependent on technology, particularly Information & Communication Technology.  There is urgent need to raise an army of technology soldiers to sustain and surpass present efforts to take Nigeria to the Information Age.

The National Technology Scholarship is an initiative of concerned industry and professional stakeholders to help you realize your dream in this direction. Training will empower you with relevant skills for employment as well as open your eyes to possibilities and liberate your creative mind.

Telecom service companies (anonymity preferred) & recruitment firms like Options Consult, ACC Specs etc will be at the training to take your CV!


CAT A.
$2,500 worth of
TRAINING
+
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
FEEDING/TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE

CAT B
FREE TRAINING as well but you will pay a Minimal fee (between N10, 000 and N30, 000) for training materials

Test:  Simultaneously in Lagos, P/H, Abuja, and Enugu on Sat February 21

Training will cover various areas of specializations, including
Option 1: Telecommunications Industry Association Certification
Option 2: Routing & Switching leading to Cisco & Huawei Certifications
Option 3: BTS Engineering for GSM industry leading to BTS Certification

You will benefit from either CatA or CatB. CatA training will take place in Lagos ONLY. Participants will be provided with accommodation and feeding during training. They will also be supported wwith a one-way transport allowance back to their base at the end of the training. No payments whatsoever, outside registration fee, is required of beneficiaries in this class.

CatB training will take place in 5 locations across the country: Lagos (3 Centres), Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu, Kano. Beneficiaries in this category will also enjoy FREE training, materials, practical etc but will be required to pay between a minimum of N10, 000 and maximum of N30, 000 to cover logistics.

All trainees will be given 2009 Dumps & simulators for all Certifications covered in this training, iuncluding CCNA, CNP, HUAWEI, BTS and TIA Certifications.

Details of training dates, course outlines, training materials , practical etc will be communicated to ALL applicants via email, on receipt of registration details and at the test centers on the test dates

To apply,
· Pay a registration fee of N3,000 into TTC Mobile Ltd Zenith Bank Account No 6016807238
· Txt your name, place, teller No, email, course option to 0803 301 4082 or 0805 088 1404
· We will contact you and give you more information.  Attend tests on February 21 at any of the 5 national centers.
· Depending on your score in the test, you will be awarded either CatA or CatB Scholarship
· CatA beneficiaries will come to Lagos for training.  CatB will attend training at the 5 centers
· At the end of training, update your CV with training contents and submit to partnering telecom service and recruitment companies.

Register early to brighten your chances of qualifying in CatA.  Application closes Feb 13.  Tests and training will be administered from TTC Mobile Ltd Head Office @ 37 Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja GRA., Lagos Nigeria.  We also have branches @ 50/52 Adelabu Street, Surulere Lagos and 10 College Road, Ogba Lagos.  For further details, please mail, visit or call 01 4738654, 4757832 (Surulere), 01 4331777, 4379786 (Ikeja), 07027875857 (Ogba) or visit www.ttcmobileltd.com.

OR CALL

Lagos: 37 Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos State. (Alex Orefo) 08033014082
Port Harcourt:  Elmond Suites, 1 Tombia street, GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (080343381985)
Abuja: Spring View Hotel, Addis Ababa Crescent, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja (08050881404)
Enugu: Diamond Plaza Hotel, 4 River Lane, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State.(Remi Agim) 07027878302
Kano: Central Hotel, 1 Bumpai Road, Kano State (07020051772)