Other Hardware Issues

• Never move a computer when it might be writing to disk. The safest approach is to avoid moving it at all while switched on.
• Ban the use of drinks near the computer or keyboard.
• Don’t trail cables, which could accidentally pull out a plug.
• Don't try and mend equipment yourself – get expert help.
• Don't place the computer next to radiators, water pipes and other sources of heat or dampness.
• Turn modems off when not in use – this is more of an information security issue but could prevent external access to the PCs via network lines left open.