Laptops don’t take long to get grimy, and that grime can get in everywhere—from the exterior shell, to the screen, to the keyboard and the ports. The laptop that goes with you, collects dust (and ...

Our laptops have a tendency to become an extension of our bodies — similar to our phones — and they can get grimy in less time than you might think. The palm rests and touchpad are often smudged from ...

Throwing away a dirty laptop is an extreme solution. Don't do that. Cleaning your laptop is an important job for several reasons. First and foremost: It keeps your laptop in good working order. If ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Your laptop goes through a lot — make sure it’s looking its best. Your laptop goes through a lot — make sure it’s ...

Isn't it annoying when you're in the middle of writing an urgent report for class and your outdated laptop just freezes on you? If this happens more often than you'd like, then it's likely already due ...

From deadlines to the daily grind, there’s never a good time to drop everything and clean your workspace. But if you keep the term “spring cleaning” in mind, at least there’s one good reminder to ...

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If you need to troubleshoot Windows 10, improve system performance, or just want to clear up some disk space, clear your cache.

Even for people who are fastidiously clean, electronics-obsessed or just plain old germaphobic, keeping a laptop screen clean can feel like an insurmountable and never-ending chore. Laptop screens get ...

Gunk happens! Here's how to clean up your laptop's act—from the top bezel to the bottom fan—without inflicting harm. (It's easy, and you can use products you have around the house.) Computers are my ...

Heat is your computer's worst enemy. Over time, dust buildup inside your computer could undermine its cooling efficiency, resulting in shorter life spans for your computer's components. Ed Rhee, a ...