ZDNET's key takeaways Frequent computer maintenance is key to keeping your desktop performing at its best for years after purchase.It's an important habit to build early on, and most tools you'll need ...

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.

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 ...

No need to run out and buy a new computer! Spring Clean the one you currently have and you might be able to squeeze a few more years of life out of it. I talked to Kimber Streams, Wirecutter’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

You don’t have to wait for spring to do some thorough cleaning. I’m not just talking about cleaning your home, your electronic device could also do with a clean up every now and then. There are plenty ...

LONDON (AP) — 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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just like cars, PC towers require occasional maintenance and cleaning. And while you don't need to change its oil or replace cooling fluids ...

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