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

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.

Heat is your computer's worst enemy. Over time, dust buildup inside your computer could undermine its cooling efficiency, resulting in shorter life spans for your computer's components. Ed Rhee, a ...

If your PC’s been humming along under your desk for more than a year or two, I’ve got news for you: Chances are inside that case, half a dozen dust bunnies are dancing around your hard drive, leeching ...

We've discussed how to clean your electronics without ruining them, but if your cleaning job involves taking your case apart and cleaning out your dusty case fans for better airflow, a few dryer ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you don't have much experience cleaning your laptop fan, it may be tempting to bust out your trusty vacuum cleaner to get the dirt out from ...

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 ...

I have major dust collected on my cpu fan/heatsink, and as I look the same has happened to the mobo controller fan and my gf4 fan. what is the best way to clean all this up? I *know* it cant be good ...

Disclaimer: PCWorld is not responsible if you turn your computer into a massive paperweight after trying one of the tips you’re about to read. Cleaning a computer isn’t rocket science, but certain ...