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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, ...

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Software Recovery has come a long way and recovery software that can recover files from storage devices or hard disks even when it is completely formatted. We have personally reviewed several data ...

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 ...

Before you pass your Mac Mini onto someone else you'll need to erase the data off your hard drive and reinstall the macOS operating system. This ensures your computer no longer contains your personal ...

Keeping your gaming PC clean inside and out is one of the best ways to ensure it continues to operate at peak performance and efficiency. Insulating dust and debris can leave heatsinks unable to shed ...

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 ...