14 Things Destroy Your Computer Slowly and Unnoticeably

Your computer sure makes life easier, but can you say you pay it back the same way? It turns out, seemingly insignificant things, like keeping the battery in or forgetting to unplug your headphones, can slowly kill your electronic buddy. Don’t worry! I’ll fill you in on the most common mistakes in PC care.

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TIMESTAMPS:
Connecting the laptop to a power supply the wrong way 0:18
Plugging into the power source without removing the battery from the laptop 0:49
Being impatient as you turn on or restart your PC 1:24
Using a tee and extension cable instead of a power strip 1:47
Putting your system unit too close to the wall, furniture and home decor 2:25
Not paying enough attention to your software 3:03
Transporting your laptop in sleep or hibernation mode 3:33
Exposing the screen to direct sunlight 4:06
Mangling the cords 4:33
Keeping your laptop too hot 5:06
Using a cheap replacement power supply 5:32
Installing and uninstalling lots of programs 5:57
Cleaning the screen the wrong way 6:24
Keeping too many gadgets plugged in 6:58

SUMMARY:
- Always start with connecting the laptop to the charger, then the plug to the outlet and only then turn the laptop on.
- If you frequently use your laptop while it’s plugged in, it’s a good idea to take out the battery after you’ve charged it to about 50–60%.
- Impatience gives your computer too much pressure it can’t handle, causing the operating system to freeze and the distortion of data.
- It’s not just the grid to blame for power surges, lightning can give you a hard time as it sends its pulses through cables and even phone wires.
- Remember, your computer needs an effective cooling system. Otherwise, you’re at risk of overheating and the interrupting functionality.
- For the operating system to run smoothly for many years, give it the treatment it deserves.
- Sleep and hibernation are only good when you’re using the gadget at home and don’t like to constantly wait for the system to fully boot (although it’s worth doing it from time to time).
- One thing that your laptop and computer both have in common is that they hate the Sun. Obviously, it can cause problems with overheating, and its rays can slowly, but surely, kill your display.
- What do the cables and power cords of your laptop look like? If they’re all twisted and bent or wrapped around something to keep them bundled, don’t expect them to serve you a long time.
- Heat is your laptop’s worst enemy, so keep your gadget cool on a flat and firm surface.
- When your power supply burns or gets lost, don’t go for a cheaper version or borrow your friend’s old charger to save money.
- If your disk is full but you don’t think you have too many programs installed, try using some tools that delete rarely used and temporary files.
- Ammonia-based, alcohol-containing substances can seriously damage the anti-reflective coating of your screen and shorten its lifespan.
- Whenever it’s possible, turn off the sound, keyboard backlight, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi if you can work offline.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey there guys, what’s the main purpose you use your computer for? Work, school projects or maybe games?

[LanxPenzenpepper]

The thing is my dude... Laptop batteries aren't removable this days... 😂 😂

[jerometilli]

my friend: lets play minecraft!
me: wait i take my computer out the fridge.

[jukijunk]

20 years from now, people are going to look back at this video and laugh at how ancient it is.

[agwynsatria]

"Don't keep the PC keep plugged in"

Lithium ion user:"are you sure about that?"

[DavidWood-rcgj]

There is a lot of inaccurate and outdated information in this video.

14: Well built power supplies don’t have this problem. Many of us have been connecting our laptops this way for years without issue. Modern power supplies even mostly shut down automatically with no load.

13: Modern laptops have better management that can cycle the battery when it’s full. Also, some laptops are so light that they rely on the battery to keep them upright. Not all laptops let you easily remove the battery, either.

12: Only in rare cases will trying to do something “too soon” cause issues. For most of us, it’s fine.

11: power strips don’t offer any real surge protection, and by the time there is a surge, it would have been too late for you to cut power anyway. If you’re worried about lightning, just unplug it.

10: this one about placement and ventilation is ok

9: ok, software maintenance is important, but registry editing is not recommended for the average user.

8: sleep and hibernation modes were specifically made for laptops, so people could transport them without having to wait for a full boot up. Both modes shut down mechanical devices. Also, hibernation is exactly the same as shutting it down, as far as the hardware is concerned.

7: exposing to sunlight - ok

6: mangling the cables - ok

5: mostly ok except for coolers. Unless the laptop is poorly designed, it should cool itself just fine on a flat surface.

4: cheap power supply - ehhh I’ll give you this one.

3: more and more laptops are coming with solid state drives, making fragmentation a non-issue. Running defrag tools on an SSD is not recommended.

2: cleaning - ok

1: why would keeping headphones plugged in to the analog audio output when there’s no audio, pull any power? The only way I can think of is if they have a also have a condenser microphone built in.

[castro]

I broke all of these and I'm still using the laptop that I bought last 7 years.

[mregg]

Fun fact: you can keep your laptop on egg pallets to improve ventilation if your laptop’s cooling fan is located below.

[AdityaKantKushwaha]

"Don't keep your PC plugged in"

Me having Desktop-
Are you sure about that?
🤔

[eldiablo]

My laptop hasn't been turned off in 2 yrs, goes to sleep itself and works like a charm the next day.

[j.j.]

Had to check the date on this video to make sure it wasn’t 1995..

[whitebeartigtig]

Watching bright side videos will damage your PC

[nikolayognyanov]

full of bullsh**s... keeping the battery in a fridge!? Dude, it`s 2019, not 1998...

[mikenco]

Most of this is utter rubbish and outdated. Power supplies won't even switch on until there is a load. The info about batteries is simply wrong.

[connordewit]

As someone who knows a lot about computers 75% of the advice given in this video is not true

[applejambers]

“Don’t keep the PC plugged in”
Literately anyone who owned a desktop pc: -_-

[HankyNoodle]

ALMOST EVERY SINGLE THING in this video is in one way or another WRONG or OUTDATED.

[alsobemmett]

absolutely everything in this video is useless garbage. dont worry about any of this. It doesn't matter which end of your power brick you plug in first.

[younissumaling]

things that destroy your computer:
hammer
an angry person
a careless person

[Perfidion]

Also, remember to regularly smear your keyboard in Vaseline. Keyboards work much better when they're adequately lubricated. Once you've wiped the Vaseline off, put the laptop in a bucket of water. Just as water helps plants to grow, water will allow your laptop's operating system to upgrade itself organically. You'll be running Windows 11 before all your friends. They'll be so jealous!