Before you start cleaning, make sure you have all the necessary tools. A screwdriver set is essential to open the computer ...

Computer screens differ. So, advice on the best way to clean them differs, too, depending on the type of screen you have and how dirty it is. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to clean and ...

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 ...

I recently upgraded my PC with a new graphics card and a new, large SSD, and decided there was no better time than the present to give my desktop a good old-fashioned cleanout. What started for me as ...

You know your laptop is filthy. You can see the dirt and grime on your keyboard. You can see that circle of skin oils on the middle of the trackpad. So when is the last time you cleaned it? Using a ...

I can never seem to keep my laptop screen clean. It’s not for lack of trying, either. I generally don’t eat near it. Nor drink near it. It’s not in the kitchen while I’m cooking. I keep my hands ...

Disclaimer: PCWorld is not responsible if you turn your computer into a massive paperweight after trying one of the tips you’re about to read. Cleaning a computer isn’t rocket science, but certain ...

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 ...

After a few months of use, oils, dust, drink drips, and food crumbs can build up in even the keyboards of our best laptops. No one is immune to this, not even tech experts like us. But there are ways ...