I spend one day each year to keep my Windows PC running like new.

Regular computer usage results in stored cache files that can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and slower boot times. Clearing this cache and other temporary files can ...

Computers are essential to modern life, but many users forget that regular cleaning is just as important as software updates. Over time, dust, pet hair, and debris can build up inside your device, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. cleaning a computer keyboard with a cloth If you regularly work on a computer or laptop, then you've probably had the passing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your computer mouse might be on your desk all day, but it still picks up plenty of dirt. Here are the tools you'll need to keep it in top shape. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license ...

Q. How do I clean my computer’s keyboard? I could reassemble an entire sandwich from all the crumbs stuck in there. A. Computer manufacturers tend to advise nothing more than shaking out crumbs and ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...