Computer covers protect your pc from dust and dirt. Dust is common in home, office, and workshop environments, so it is more effective to use computer covers instead of trying to get rid of the source of dust and dirt entirely. Some computers are equipped with a dust filter over an inlet fan while computer covers offer protection for both the inside and outside of the equipment.

There are a variety of computer covers available. Most traditional covers are made of plastic or vinyl material, while more modern PC covers like the Shop Shield from Computer Dust Solutions are made of a breathable filter material that is partially porous allowing the computer to be sufficiently cooled while being protected from dust and dirt. These are in the form of "sleeves" or dust bags and are made to fit just about any size computer unit. They are installed in a matter of minutes and do not require you to limit your use of the computer in most cases. These dust bag-style PC computer covers stop dust and dirt from entering the computer from the many ventilation passages that can be found in the front, back, sides, and even the top of most computer units.

Computer monitors and flat screen displays can also be protected in the same way. As you'd expect, computer monitors are very susceptible to dust and dirt infiltration and should be protected.

Dust covers for computers are not expensive, and may be cleaned to extend their lifespan. Most dust or dirt can be wiped, shaken, or vacuumed from the computer cover surface. This is especially an advantage for computer monitor covers that remain installed during use, and where visibility of the screen is important. Keyboard dust covers should also be used in dusty environments, and some of the newer keyboard covers are form-fitting, or thin and flexible enough to remain on the keyboard while is is being used.

PC protectors are commonly used in industrial situations where dust and dirt can reduce the reliability and lifespan of the computer. Critical computer components that are exposed to dust and dirt, particularly the mechanical systems like the keyboard and CD-ROM, can stop operating without warning, and many times cannot be repaired once damaged by these contaminants.

Woodshops and machine shops often have computers that need to be covered. Wood dust from sawing and metal dust from grinding can really damage computers. Studies have shown that wood dust can fill a computer within a few days, causing it to overheat, and metal dust can cause circuits to short, introducing a new work shop hazard. PC covers can do a lot to minimize these issues.

Airborne liquid pollutants can cause corrosion and premature failure of vital computer components, especially optical surfaces such as on the computer monitor or within an optical drive. A small investment in a computer cover can provide a level of assurance that your computer equipment will operate when you need it to and not to wear out before it's time.

Whether you decide to use a traditional plastic cover or one of the modern breathable dust bags, you will be doing a lot to assure that your computer will be operational when you intend to use it. Traditional covers include numerous brands such as Fellowes and MediaMate anti-static vinyl computer covers.

For the convenience of breathable covers that remain on your computer or monitor at all times ShopShield computer covers are the way to go.