We spend a lot of time looking at our desktop monitors and laptop displays. Unfortunately, computer screens attract all manner of dust, fingerprints, and grime, which can be distracting and unsightly.

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.

Contrary to popular belief, your computer needs cleaning more frequently than you might think. Experts suggest that regular cleaning can prevent performance degradation and hardware failure, much like ...

Before doing anything, you need to turn off your device. Unplug it as well. This is the most important step. If you don't follow it you could do some serious damage to the hardware. Take a soft cloth ...

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, ...

We cover the best computer cleaning kits today. First up, congratulations on finally doing something about that dirty keyboard. We’re sure it’s been a long time coming, and we can tell you now that ...

The buildup of dust inside your computer can block air circulation and damage your PC's delicate components. Regular cleaning helps keep your computer running efficiently for longer periods of time.

Just two weeks ago, it finally came time to replace my seven-year-old MacBook Pro. I'd lost hours of work watching the spinning wheel of death, but the last nail in the coffin was my D, F, and C keys ...

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 ...