How to work on a computer safely

Computer usage is increasing all over the world. However, using computers can be dangerous. Also wrong behavior when using the computer might cause damage to the computer. This article will tell you how to safely work on your computer.

Never touch any of the circuit boards inside the computer while it is turned on. You will risk electrical shock and possibly ruin your computer. Before working on a computer, always switch the power off and unplug the power cable. Before touching anything in the computer, it is smart to connect a grounding cable or anything that removes static electricity.

Never share financial information over the internet. Always use some sort of privacy program like encryption or anonymous IP when logging in with a banking account or anything that requires a credit card number. And you are also strictly recommended to sign out of your accounts before closing the internet browsers.

Be careful about sharing your personal information over the internet. When you sign up for an account, an online course or a social activity, be sure that you are accessing an authorized website. Additionally, spending some time to read through the Terms of Use before clicking on the agree box is highly recommended.

Never have your lunch or drinks near the computer keyboard you are working on. Some people have the bad habit of eating their lunches at their desk their computer is standing by. Both of food and drinks, when stuck in the keyboard, will not only create physical damage but also facilitate bacterial development.

Get away from the computer after a maximum 2 hours of use. People that work on computer for a long time are 3 times more likely to have problems with their bones, joints, muscles and nerves. If you don’t want to put yourself at risk for health problems, try to come up with any excuse to log off your computer and get away from it after 2 hours of use. If you want to continue working, you can print your work out for a real “offline reading” instead of sticking your eyes to the screen.