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.

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 ...

Protect your monitors and make scrolling much more pleasant by cleaning them regularly. This is how to clean a computer monitor without leaving streaks and smudges behind.

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 ...

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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 ...

Canned air dusters can also make matters worse if misused. High pressure, wrong angle, or getting too close can blow dust deeper into the PC instead of removing it. This can leave debris lodged behind ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Do you remember the last time you truly cleaned your computer? Not just a quick wipe-down, but a thorough, inside-and-out refresh? If the answer is "it's been a while," or even ...

The advent of spring inspires thoughts of cleaning for some of us — scrubbing the toilet, sifting through the wardrobe, wiping away grime and fashion faux pas as Shania Twain wails in support. And yet ...