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.

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Time for a new computer? Before you give away your old laptop, make sure you do a deep clean — the RIGHT way. Simply deleting old photos and files off your hard drive just isn’t enough! Matt Ham, ...

Displays on your laptop, phone, or desktop monitor just love to collect fingerprints and other dirt. Can you wipe them off ...

The safest way to clean a computer screen is to wipe it with a microfiber cloth that's been moistened with water. Never spray a cleaning solution directly onto the screen, as the liquid may drip ...

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.

We turned to a pro for their expert (and effective) tips. It’s easy to ignore a dusty or smudged computer screen—until the glare from a nearby window makes every fingerprint and dust particle ...

Computer monitors get dirty pretty fast! They’re excellent magnets for dust, dirt, fingerprints, and the occasional grime. A dirty monitor impairs your viewing experience and allows for germs to ...

Computer screens differ. So, advice on the best way to clean them differs, too, depending on the type of screen you have and how dirty it is. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to clean and ...