ou can avoid data loss by installing an uninterruptible supply (UPS) to prevent power loss to your computer in the event of a power outage. will affect the data on older storage technology such as floppy disks, but are no danger to newer systems that use solid-state technology. Keep a can of compressed near your work area, and use it to clean dust off your keyboard or pointing device. To prevent power fluctuations from damaging electronic components, you should always use a with your computer. Because electronics need to stay , computers have built-in systems to keep components from overheating.