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It's important to clean off your computer screen periodically, but many people don't know how to properly clean their screens ...

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In the olden days, computer mice traced movement with built-in rubber trackballs. While these balls were a nifty way to control movement, the fact that they were made of rubber meant that they picked ...

It is important to keep your graphics card clean. Dust not only reduces the efficiency and performance of the graphics cards but also increases the heating issues. Overheating can damage your graphics ...

The first, most basic step is to disconnect your keyboard from your computer, switch it off, turn it upside down, and thump its underside really well. Gently tap different parts of the underside and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your PC or laptop likely has multiple USB ports for seamless connectivity. These ports allow you to plug in various useful USB gadgets, such ...

If your computer has slowed to a crawl, or stops working entirely, here's how to see if it's an easy fix or something that ...

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