Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Tips to Protect Your Phone or Tablet's Touchscreen

Almost all gadgets nowadays have touch screen displays. It is the most common interface among smart phones, MP3 players, tablets, and computer monitors. They even come in very resistant materials such as Gorilla Glass, which is well-known for being thin, light, hard, and damage-resistant.

Touchscreen displays are very sensitive to dust particles, oil, and grease. The latest touchscreens are hard to scratch, let alone break, but they are most definitely not indestructible. 

Here are a few tips on how to protect your touchscreen:

1. Only use your fingers, or if you have one, a stylus to tap on the touchscreen. Never use sharp objects to tap on the display.

2. Make sure you cover your touchscreen with a screen protector. Not only are they very affordable, but they will also protect your screen from dirt and external damages like pressure and scratches. Most of all, they will increase your device's lifetime.

3. Do not apply excessive pressure on the touchscreen. Doing so can permanently damage the display.

4. Avoid using your device in dusty environment as much as possible and always use clean, dry fingers.

5. Avoid leaving your device on direct sunlight, because excessive heat can damage the display panel.

6. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the touchscreen. If microfiber cloth is not available, any non-abrasive cloth will do. Never use harsh chemicals, such as alcohol-based cleaners or anything with ammonia. If liquid is necessary, slightly damp the cloth with water.

7. Turn off the device before cleaning it. If your device has a cleaning mode, set it to that mode first before cleaning it.

8. Avoid placing your device in your front or back pocket. The touchscreen is very sensitive, and doing so will damage the display. If possible, get a case or pouch for your device to avoid bumps, scratches, and finger prints.

9. Make sure there are no objects pressing on the touchscreen area continuously.

10. Keep your device away from objects that contain magnetic field such as radios, televisions, etc.




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