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 ...

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(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 ...

It's always important to put an emphasis on taking good care of your electronic devices to avoid bacteria and other germs. The items we use in our everyday life can be extremely filthy. For example, ...

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Getting organized and cleaning is a New Year's resolution for many. We clean rooms, closets, drawers and storage areas, but we must remember to clean the computer. If your computer keyboard no longer ...

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 ...

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 ...

He wanted his computer to run faster, so he had taken it in for a tuneup. As they usually do, the technicians first cleared the files from the computer’s recycling bin, permanently erasing them from ...

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 ...

Regular PC maintenance keeps your computer operating smoothly for years - here are a few simple ways to care for your tech.