ZDNET's key takeaways Frequent computer maintenance is key to keeping your desktop performing at its best for years after purchase.It's an important habit to build early on, and most tools you'll need ...

Computer monitors get dirty pretty fast! They’re excellent magnets for dust, dirt, fingerprints, and the occasional grime. A dirty monitor impairs your viewing experience and allows for germs to ...

You probably look into it more than your life partner’s eyes, yet when you stare at your computer screen, you’re doing so through smudges, lint, and grime that make websites harder to read and put ...

Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives. But all that time spent typing, scrolling or listening also means our devices ...

(WHTM) — Since the year 2000, the second Monday in February has been National Clean Out Your Computer Day. It’s the day to spend a little time (or a lot of time) cleaning out the physical and digital ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Do you remember the last time you truly cleaned your computer? Not just a quick wipe-down, but a thorough, inside-and-out refresh? If the answer is "it's been a while," or even ...

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

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You don’t have to wait for spring to do some thorough cleaning. I’m not just talking about cleaning your home, your electronic device could also do with a clean up every now and then. There are plenty ...