Regular PC maintenance helps keep your computer reliable for years to come. I show you simple, effective ways to take care of your tech.

A little spring cleaning can restore your PC and make it look and run as good as the day you brought it home. Your kitchen pantry and bathroom cabinets aren’t the only places that need a good cleaning ...

Just like how dust collects in your humble abode during the winter months, your PC can also accumulate superfluous files and folders over a period of time. To make room for new programs and photos, ...

It's often overlooked, but in order for a computer to keep working at its best, you need to take care of it. That's true of any piece of equipment, really — improper handling leads to more wear and ...

Most people know I have multiple dogs; having filtered fan intakes and getting the PC off the floor makes all the difference in the world. I have a reminder on my phone that pops up on the first of ...

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It’s a new year, which means one thing: cleaning. After you’ve finished dumping out bags of wrapping paper, ditching leftovers from holiday parties, and dragging out the Christmas tree, you’ll ...

Cleaning a keyboard can give your clicky clacky companion a new lease of life, as hidden filth could hamper its gaming PC performance and abilities. Even if you regularly take time to clean your ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your PC or laptop likely has multiple USB ports for seamless connectivity. These ports allow you to plug in various useful USB gadgets, such ...

In the olden days, computer mice traced movement with built-in rubber trackballs. While these balls were a nifty way to control movement, the fact that they were made of rubber meant that they picked ...

Ever expose how filthy your computer screen is during an important meeting? While trying to show a friend something on your computer? Over time screens accumulate dust, strands of fuzz, fingerprints, ...