Recently, as I was editing an article, I noticed an accent over an “a” that definitely shouldn’t have been there. I backspaced to no avail and even went so far as to make sure my Spanish keyboard wasn ...

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 ...

It’s easy to ignore a dusty or smudged computer screen—until the glare from a nearby window makes every fingerprint and dust particle impossible to overlook. Whether you use a desktop monitor or a ...

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, ...

Your MacBook is something you rely on every day to perform at its best. Whether you use it for work or play, keep it at home or take it to hotels, you want it to function optimally every time you turn ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Do you need to clean dust or crumbs off your keyboard while your laptop is busy with an important download or task? Start cleaning too soon, and you could accidentally open pop-ups, change the volume, ...