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Keep food and drinks away from your keyboard. Accidental spills and crumbs will shorten the life of your keyboard and attract ants.
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Security Basics 101: If you share a workspace, Log off or Lock your account session when you walk away from your workstation.
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New computer or replaced your CRT? Enable a screensaver to prolong the useful life of your monitor.
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Don't place laptops on soft surfaces. These prevent proper circulation and will cause it to overheat.
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Get an ergonomic chair if you spend long hours working. A wrist rest for typing or using your mouse reduces the risk of carpel tunnel syndrome.
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Take frequent breaks to keep your mind alert and to give your eyes a rest. If you have trouble seeing the text onscreen, consider changing the screen resolution or consider a larger monitor that may also help to reduce glare.
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When typing a long document, remember to save often
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Protect your equipment from electrical damage (blackouts, brownouts, voltage spikes etc..) with a surge suppressors, line conditioners and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
