Top 10 Things Not to Do With Your Data

Taken from this story, and others.

1. Do not leave fruit directly on top of important computer components. If you do, do not under any circumstances let rot and ooze into the circuits.
2. If you need any data that is on your hard drive, do not reformat the hard drive. Especially 10 times.
3. Do not take flash drives for a swim. Ever.
4. While WD-40 has remarkable lubricating properties, it is not designed to be used inside squeaking computer components.
5. Although it may be perfectly sized, a computer hard drive is not intended for use as a beverage coaster.
6. When using a laptop in a moving helicopter, do not drop the laptop.
7. In the same vein, do not drive over computer components 'accidentally' with a motor vehicle.
8. Do not pour water on the computer. For that matter, try not pouring anything on the computer.
9. When sending in your hard drive for repair, do not wrap it in used socks. They don't provide enough protection during shipment.
10. Unlike other home appliances, computers generally do not work better after you've given them a 'good thumping'.