Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. cleaning a computer keyboard with a cloth If you regularly work on a computer or laptop, then you've probably had the passing ...

Cleaning a keyboard can give your clicky clacky companion a new lease of life, as hidden filth could hamper its gaming PC performance and abilities. Even if you regularly take time to clean your ...

The first, most basic step is to disconnect your keyboard from your computer, switch it off, turn it upside down, and thump its underside really well. Gently tap different parts of the underside and ...

One of the often-overlooked victims of our constant computer usage is our keyboards. Look down at your keyboard right now and say aloud the last time you cleaned it. There’s no reason to be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve been using mechanical keyboards since the late Aughts, long before they became a cool accessory that ...

Think back to the last time you washed your hands. How many things have you touched since then? A breakfast sandwich, your face, your dog, the refrigerator handle, a chair, the desk, scratched itch on ...

Crumbs, germs, and grime are no friend to your electronics. Truth be told, your computer keyboard might be one of the dirtiest things you touch every day. Between collecting germs from unwashed hands, ...

Gunk happens! Here's how to clean up your laptop's act—from the top bezel to the bottom fan—without inflicting harm. (It's easy, and you can use products you have around the house.) ...

Most people use their keyboards every day, whether for work, school, or browsing the internet. While we tend to keep our desks organized and our screens clean, keyboards are often overlooked when it ...

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 ...

Person wearing cleaning gloves cleaning keyboard with microfiber cloths - PreciousJ/Shutterstock For reasons we certainly don't need to explore, it goes without being said that you should keep your ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I'll confess: my MacBook's keyboard has seen ...