Are your appliances and devices on the fritz frequently, or do they need to be replaced sooner than expected? Spoiler alert: It’s probably your fault.
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Common Mistakes Can Cause Big Problems
Buying electronics and appliances can be a huge investment, and when something goes wrong with them it can also cause a huge headache. So, of course, you want to keep everything working for as long as possible.
While many of us blame the seemingly shorter lifespan of these products on the notion that things just aren’t made like they used to be, that’s not entirely true. Much of the time, the culprit is us. Read on for the mistakes you probably don’t even realize you’re making, which can cause the early demise of everything from your laptop and phone to your stove and toaster.
And if it is time to buy something new, make sure you know the most reliable (and least reliable) home appliance brands.
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Laptop
There’s nothing more frustrating than a laptop that goes from working fine to suddenly needing to be replaced. Turns out the key to keeping our laptops longer is turning them off at least once a day. This allows the operating system to install software updates and patches so everything can run smoothly and up to snuff.
Another mistake that causes the early demise of this essential and expensive device? Failing to install anti-virus and malware programs. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.