TOTALLY OFF TOPIC Fw: Oxygen3 24h-365d [The impact of humidity on computers - 07/13/04]

[Joe Garrett]

In a small way this is pertinent.<G> Please excuse this OT, but....many of
you are going wireless these days. And, even tho y'all know about the
effects of humidity on pianos,....how many have thought about it, in regard
to your 'puter?
Best Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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Subject: Oxygen3 24h-365d [The impact of humidity on computers - 07/13/04]


>   "Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
>       Mark Twain (1835-1910); US novelist and journalist.
>
>             - The impact of humidity on computers -
>  Oxygen3 24h-365d, by Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com)
>
> Madrid, July 13, 2004 - As explained in previous editions of Oxygen3
> 24h-365d, environmental conditions can directly affect the functioning and
> performance of computers. In this edition, we are going to look at the
> affects of excessive humidity on computers and how to avoid this.
>
> A high level of humidity can cause internal components of PCs to rust and
> degrade some of their essential properties, such as electrical resistance
or
> thermal conductivity. Under extreme conditions, humidity can cause
computers
> to short-circuit, resulting in effects ranging from loss of data to
physical
> damage of some system components.
>
> Computers are usually used in environments with an acceptable level of
> relative humidity, such as offices where conditions are controlled through
> air-conditioning systems. However, the same cannot be said for mobile
> devices or laptop computers, which can sometimes be exposed to extreme
> conditions. One of the most common problems is liquid getting into
computers
> from rain, water splashed on a laptop when using it at the beach or near a
> swimming pool, or drinks that are accidentally spilled on them.
>
> However, humidity can also condense inside the computer without the user
> realizing. This often happens when the computer is exposed to brusque
> changes in temperature. A typical example is when a computer is used in an
> air-conditioned office immediately after being transported in a vehicle
> exposed to direct sunlight.
>
> The basic measures to take in order to prevent excess humidity that can
> damage PCs include not using computers near liquids or where liquid can be
> splashed on them and not exposing them to extreme humidity. Similarly, it
is
> also advisable to avoid brusque changes in temperature and wait for them
to
> adapt to their new conditions before switching them on.
>
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