Do you used to cover your computer with a cloth after your use?

With all the different computers I have owned over the yrs. this is something I have never done or considered. I just leave mine when not using them, and even leave them on. I am always accessing my Computer so much, I cannot imagine doing any of the other stuff. Even on the days I am gone most of the day as well.

I have a laptop and for the first 2 years I also had a desktop so I was always storing my laptop in the laptop case after using it, with the protection cloth and everything. Now that I am using the laptop as my primary computer, I don't store it and leave it on the desk without a protective cloth on it. But I regularly wipe it with a wet cloth to take the dust and keep it clean.

I used to cover my laptop when it was new, but as it is getting old, I do not always cover it with a towel. In fact, to cover the computer with a cloth or towel is a good habit of taking good care of the computer. I think that I need to cover it again for the protection of my computer from dust. Thanks for the nice discussion.

Hi wonderboy. That is actually a good habit to have but I have not ever got in to the habit myself. Dust actually does a lot of damage to stuff. I am usually so hurried that I rush off and out the door for the most part..lol. I am lucky to get a jacket on myself half the time

I don't cover my computer up but I do care about it a lot. But its easy to clean so I don't bother.

I dont think covering the PC is a good thing as it will increase the heat inside.Atleast you should not cover it just after using it.

Ive never covered my pc. I just make sure to dust it off every morning. There was a time when I had a keyboard cover but it slowed down my typing so I stopped using it.

I have never covered my computer and coming to think about it, I have never covered furniture or anything that I remember. I have an aunt that kept everything covered all the time and when I went to her house I felt a chill of not being welcomed. Maybe for that reason, covers and aprons are out of my life. I do clean the computer though.

I do cover my laptop's keyboard after each use. I do not close it- so I just cover the keyboard to avoid dust getting inside that causes trouble with typing.

I put a cover on my keyboard, but that is only because my cat Smyles sits on the keyboard every chance he gets. I used to have to unplug the mouse because Smyles and Kali used to play with it. I never cover my computer or my furniture. The only cloths I use are on my kitchen table and my craft table.

Hello wonderboy, I don't do that my wife does it on my part yes dust can be dangerous for computer so its always better to cover it when not in use.

yes of course, it is required. This helps our computer to be free from dust . I do it every time. Last month we bought a new monitor , so some more extra care, my brother always has one cloth to dust it,every time. That's so funny. He is taking some extra care .

well, i used to put the laptop in a cloth bag so that i can preserve its beauty as good as new.

Well, it is proper to cover your computer from dust to keep it clean & free from dust. Although not 100 percent free, at least better than nothing. However, I only cover when I was using monitor screen & cpu. Now with laptop is not necessary as I will keep it in the bag after use. Once in a while you can open up your cpu with screwdriver to clean inner parts. No matter how you cover with a cloth, still there will be dust. This is because your processor and fan will accumulate dust in it. Have a good day. :-)

Doesn't this approach causes your PC's CPU to get more heated up? I think you should leave the back of the CPU to let some air flow.

I do. When my laptop was still new. I would dust the keyboard everyday, wipe it all over and cover it when I am not using it. But then, I got tired and forgot doing all of them. So now, my keyboard base is so dirty and full of dust. I don't know what else to use to clean it up. Do you have any suggestion?

hi wonderboy, We don't have desktop at home anymore. But when we have one before, we used to also cover it. You can also buy those covers that suits the size of your monitor and CPU. As for the laptop, I normally do not put any covers... but I think it is better to put a cover since most of the time it gets dusty.

I also do that. Covering with a cloth after use is a matter of giving value to our property, protection, especially that we live near a busy road, dust is everywhere here and so, a cover is a must. We have several of them, different design and colors to make it presentable. My wife and I share the same desktop at home. She uses it for some online gigs and I used it for my online games. Thanks

WB, good to know that you are using cloth to protect your computer, it is the best way to avoid dirts and other things. I am using cover for this purpose and always cover my computer with the cover to protect it from outside dust

I used to do this, covering my computer with a cloth, but not literally after use, I let it cool for a few minutes then I cover it. But now, I'm using a laptop, so I don't do that anymore. Instead, I dust the monitor and the keyboard after and before use. :)