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So you are about to buy a brand new Dell laptop? Here are some tips to keep it running smoothly!

#1 Keep your hot new laptop cool! Your laptop needs to keep cool and comfortable to run all those intensive games and applications. If you find your machine runs hot, invest in a laptop cooling pad to keep temperatures steady.

#2 Take it easy on the bumpy roads! Invest in a sturdy laptop case to keep your new purchase safe and secure. Not only will you be keeping your laptop safe from the elements but will be extending the life of the hard drive.

#3 Backup, backup backup! You don’t need a backup until you lose all your data. Well my friends, at that point it is usually too late. Hard drives can fail, soda cans can spill on to your keyboard or you can trip over your cat. Don’t lose precious data!

#4 Always carry a spare! Don’t you hate it when you get that little warning message that you are draining every last drop of precious electricity from your battery? Never fear! You have a spare battery in your laptop case that you bought in step #2. What luck! Disaster averted. Carry on.