We can spend hours cleaning our houses, washing dishes, and doing laundry. However, there are things that we use all the time but tend to ignore when it comes to keeping them clean — our smartphones ...

Master the art of keyboard maintenance using simple tools like isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, and a microfiber cloth. Get ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If your keyboard’s got that one (or more) key that sticks ...

After a few months of use, oils, dust, drink drips, and food crumbs can build up in even the keyboards of our best laptops. No one is immune to this, not even tech experts like us. But there are ways ...

We're just at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic here in the United States and that means a lot of people have some catching up to do when it comes to hygienic habits. And with most Americans ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're like most people, then you probably have a habit of eating while using your laptop. It's just fun to snack on some sandwiches and ...

You can easily clean your keyboard using rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and a lint-free cloth. In general, there are two different types of keyboards — external and laptop — each of which requires its ...

You and your laptop have been though a lot together. Besides the usual typing and clicking, your computer has stuck by your side through countless cups of coffee, lunches, and snacks. Then, there are ...

The first computer was unveiled in 1942 and it tipped the scales at 700 pounds and covered 800 square feet of landscape. It was far from reliable, requiring continuous maintenance of the 280 unstable ...

Press the F5, F9, or F11 key to turn your HP laptop keyboard light on or off. Some HP laptops need the Fn key pressed with the light key to activate the keyboard light. If these keys don't work, check ...

Do you need to clean dust or crumbs off your keyboard while your laptop is busy with an important download or task? Start cleaning too soon, and you could accidentally open pop-ups, change the volume, ...

is a senior reviewer covering laptops and other gadgets. Monica was a writer for Tom’s Guide and Business Insider before joining The Verge in 2020. According to research done by IT company CBT Nuggets ...