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

Knowing how to clean your desktop PC is one of the best ways to maintain its performance long term, as dust buildup inside can lead to skyrocketing temperatures and thermal throttling. That can tank ...

Even the best laptops can run hot and loud. If this seems familiar, then it might be time to give its internal heatsink and laptop fan a clean. While cleaning a laptop isn't the easiest thing in the ...

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 ...

Keeping your gaming PC clean inside and out is one of the best ways to ensure it continues to operate at peak performance and efficiency. Insulating dust and debris can leave heatsinks unable to shed ...

Most people know I have multiple dogs; having filtered fan intakes and getting the PC off the floor makes all the difference in the world. I have a reminder on my phone that pops up on the first of ...

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