The HP Pavilion A1217N tower is a desktop computer released by HP in February 2006; it comes with 512MB of RAM, a Celeron processor and a 160GB hard drive. Although the tower is built solidly, ...

Computers are essential to modern life, but many users forget that regular cleaning is just as important as software updates. Over time, dust, pet hair, and debris can build up inside your device, ...

Even for people who are fastidiously clean, electronics-obsessed or just plain old germaphobic, keeping a laptop screen clean can feel like an insurmountable and never-ending chore. Laptop screens get ...

Whether you use a PC or a Mac, this guide will teach you how to safely clean your laptop screen Laptop screens take a lot of abuse. Between sneezes, fingerprint smears and plain old dust, they can get ...

I can never seem to keep my laptop screen clean. It’s not for lack of trying, either. I generally don’t eat near it. Nor drink near it. It’s not in the kitchen while I’m cooking. I keep my hands ...

Though it’s tempting to give laptops a much-needed deep cleaning, it can be stressful choosing the right products. After all, laptops are expensive, and certain chemicals are harsh enough to ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...