Before you start cleaning, make sure you have all the necessary tools. A screwdriver set is essential to open the computer case. A can of compressed air will help blow out dust from hard-to-reach ...

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 ...

Regularly cleaning your laptop can make a big difference in how it performs and how long it lasts. Here are some of the key benefits: When the fan and vents are free of dust, your laptop stays cooler.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...