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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
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For help in selecting your new notebook, call CEO - (818) 501-2281
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Business Spotlight
Speech, Language and Educational Associates is a private practice, as well as an NPA. They serve individuals with special needs from the ages of 0-24+.
The founder, Helen Sherman-Wade MA, CCC-SLP, has over 25 years of experience working with children and adults exhibiting speech, language, stuttering and learning problems, as well as with early infant and family intervention.
The staff includes Child-Development Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Speech-Language Pathology-Assistants (SLPA), Augmentative Communication Specialists, Preschool Teachers, Behaviorists (BII, BID, BCBA), Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Teachers of the Hard of Hearing, Inclusion Specialists, and Sign Language Specialists.
They have been in practice since 1983. The offices are located in Encino and in Culver City. The staff of 200+ serves clients in homes, schools, hospitals, and in their offices.
The staff is multi-lingual and is able to provide services in English, Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, Arabic, Pashtun, Hebrew and Russian.
If you wish to speak with the professionals at Speech, Language and Educational Associates, you may call the office at (818) 788-1003. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to 7:00PM, Sat 9:00AM to 3:00PM.
They welcome all of your questions, comments and concerns.
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Greetings!
It is hard to believe that January has come and gone - this year will be over before we know it. Now is the time to learn all you can about your computer system.
This month we are featuring our client, Speech, Language, and Educational Associates in our business spotlight. If you would like to have your business in the "spotlight," please send an email to cecile@ceocomputers.com with the business information - we would like to include your information in a future newsletter.
We are still welcoming guest columnists and would like to make this forum available to include articles relevant to computer users. We hope many of you will respond to our articles and offer to write for this newsletter. As you know, this newsletter is read by many businesspeople in the Valley. Please send your article to cecile@ceocomputers.com.
Sincerely,
Jamshid Javidi, President, CEO Computer |
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How to clean your computer
Article written by Alyson Munroe and adapted from an original piece from Microsoft Home Magazine and Edited by Cecile Bendavid
Dust clogs the vents behind your computer and causes your CPU to heat up. As you have heard frequently, heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers. Therefore, regular cleaning could save you costly maintenance fees down the road. The following information can help you complete the task on your own - or you can call CEO Computers for in-home/office service to help maintain your computers.
Preparation:
You'll need:
· screwdriver
· can of compressed air (available from computer dealers or office-supply stores)
· cotton swabs (do not use a cotton ball)
· rubbing alcohol
· paper towels or anti-static cloths
· water
Always turn your computer off before you begin and unplug all the cords. Also, a good backup would be helpful before you start. (Note: This would be a good place to consider calling CEO Computers (818-501-2281) for help and assistance).
Step 1: Inside the case
Using a screwdriver, remove the side of the case that's opposite your motherboard. Touch as little as possible inside the computer, keeping your fingers away from cards and cords.
Blow air around all of the components and along the bottom of the case, keeping the nozzle four inches away from the machine. Blow air into the power supply box and into the fan (from the back of the case). Lastly, blow air into the floppy disk and CD drives. Wipe the inside of the cover with a lightly moistened cloth before replacing it.
It is recommended doing this every three months if your case sits on the floor, if you have pets that shed, or if you smoke. Otherwise, every six to eight months is fine.
Step 2: Outside the case - Your computer should still be unplugged
Run a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol around all of the openings on the back of your case. Give them one swipe with the damp end of the swab and one swipe with the dry end. Do this as often as you clean the inside of your computer.
Step 3: Keyboard - You computer should still be unplugged
Turn the keyboard upside down and gently shake it. Most of the crumbs and dust will fall out. Take a can of compressed air and blow into and around the keys. Next, take a cotton swab and dip it in rubbing alcohol. It should be damp, but not wet. Run the cotton swab around the outside of the keys. Rub the tops of the keys. If you have a laptop, follow the same procedure but take extra care with your machine. Do this monthly.
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Spills: If you are worried about spills, you can save your system by following the directions: If a spill happens, immediately turn off your computer, disconnect the keyboard, and flip it over. While the keyboard is upside down, blot the top with a paper towel, blow compressed air between the keys and leave it to air dry overnight. For laptops, liquid can easily penetrate the hard drive so turn the computer over immediately and and then leave it to air dry overnight.
Laptop spills need more attention because liquid can easily penetrate the keyboard and damage internal parts. For laptop spills, immediately turn off the computer and remove any external power source and other items plugged into it. Turn the laptop over, remove the battery, and then bring it to CEO Computers to check for internal damage. Simply blowing compressed air into the keyboard and letting your computer air dry upside down overnight aren't enough because liquids can sit inside a laptop for days.
For all spills, be aware that anything other than plain water may cause severe damage, and never attempt to dry a keyboard or laptop in a microwave or conventional oven.
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Step 4: Mouse - Instructions for a Ball Mouse (not optical)
Rub the top and bottom of your mouse with a paper towel dipped in rubbing alcohol. Open the back and remove the ball (Note: Do not do this for an optical mouse). Wash the ball with water and let it air dry. To clean inside the mouse, dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and rub all of the components. Scrape hard-to-remove grime with your fingernail. Finally, blow air into the opening. Replace the ball and the cover. Do this monthly.
Step 5: Monitor
Moisten a paper towel or a soft, lint-free cloth with water. (You can also buy monitor cleaning products at computer-supply stores.) Don't spray liquid directly onto the screen - spray the cloth instead. Wipe the screen gently to remove dust and fingerprints. Never touch the back of the monitor.
For laptop screens, buy a special cleaning solution available at computer stores. Do this weekly.
Finally, make sure that everything is dry before you plug your computer back in.
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______________________________________________________________ How much is a Byte?
Name Abbrev. Number of Bytes Relative Size Byte B 1byte Can hold one character of data
Kilobyte KB 1,024 bytes About half a double-spaces typewritten page
Megabyte MB 1,048.576 bytes A floppy disk holds 1.4mb of data or 768 pages
Gigabyte GB 1,073,741,824 bytes 786,432 pages of typewritten text.
Terabyte TB 1,099,511,627,776 bytes Stacked pages 51 miles high
Petabyte PB 1,125,899,906,842,624 bytes Stacked pages 52,000 miles high
Information obtained from Technology in Action, Fifth Edition, Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, and Mary Anne Poatsy, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
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I hope you enjoy reading the newsletter and will contribute to future issues.
Sincerely,
Cecile Bendavid
CEO Computers, Inc. |
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