Keep Upton Tidy


(Volunteers working in partnership with Dorset Wildlife Trust and Purbeck District Council)


Chairman, Len Roff Tel: 01202 622887 Vice Chairman, Fred Drane Tel: 01202 385114 Treasurer, Andrew Starr: 01202 631161 Secretary, Sandra Williams: 01202 624561


At last there are signs of Spring in the lengthening days, budding trees and the occasional brave solitary celandine. Although I appreciate we are ‘not out of the woods yet’ and may face more winter weather, we can at least begin to look forward to new growth and colour, more Upton in Bloom than Upton in Gloom I am glad to say.


Despite this optimism as I walk around our community it is a shame to still see numerous examples of thoughtlessness with items of litter and dog mess, which I know is not indicative of the attitude of the vast majority of our fellow citizens. Without 100% individual responsibility, our streets, footpaths and verges will never be wholly clean, but the majority can play our part by encouraging others (without confrontation) to do the right thing and lead by our own example. We are lucky to have so many people in the area who act on their own initiative to keep their own areas looking grand as well as many simply pocketing and binning packets, bottles, cans or packaging.


The fi rst Upton litter pick is the Big Spring Clean on Sunday 9th April, starting at 10am at the Surgery and Library Car Park. Please join us if you can. Our next meeting is at 6pm at Turbary Court, Douglas Close on Wednesday 1st March. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us for one meeting or as a permanent member.


Finally we would ask residents to be vigilant and advise us of any litter, fl y-tipping, dog fouling, overgrown pathways or un-emptied bins.


LET’S MAKE OUR TOWN SPECIAL. Richard Ealey, Keep Upton Tidy Group


Laptop computers are one of the most fragile pieces of tech you’ll ever buy, but they also receive the roughest treatment. Extend your laptop’s life by...


1. Avoiding sharp movements during use Most laptops have mechanical drives, which work a bit like a record player. It has a head which is like a record player needle, and a data storage platter like a record. The head hovers just microns over the spinning disk and a knock can cause them to crash – just like a deep scratch on a record – causing data loss. Make sure you always power down the laptop before moving it or packing it away.


2.Keeping it cool Your laptop has two ways of telling you when it’s too hot – the fan and auto-shut off. The fan runs to blow that heat out of the vent and keep the components cool enough to continue operating. Because there’s no clear temperature indicator, your fan volume is the best guide to monitoring laptop heat. While the laptop is working hard (and getting hot), the fan will spin faster and louder. Keep your fan vent clear of books, blankets, and other blockages.


3. Respecting the cords


Inside those robust looking power cords are a bunch of delicate wires, begging you to be gentle. You’d think they should be able to take a beating, get bent, twisted and run over with chair wheels, but unfortunately not. Keep cords clear of sharp or fl at- edged items; and when wrapping for transport, try to mimic how it came out of the box.


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4. Carrying it in padded style Look for a bag that not only fi ts your laptop, but also provides padding. Your system will endure countless bumps and bangs as the bag is moved around, even with careful use.


5. Backing it up


Laptops give us fantastic mobility, but they’re quite fragile. While a backup won’t make your laptop components last longer, it will make minor repairs that much easier. You’re more likely to take it in for a service if your data is accessible elsewhere, and in the event of accident or theft, you’re fully prepared.


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