All computers, whether desktops or laptops, contain cooling systems for their processors and internal components. Computer processors handle millions of calculations per second, each requiring ...

The buildup of dust inside your computer can block air circulation and damage your PC's delicate components. Regular cleaning helps keep your computer running efficiently for longer periods of time.

Most people think computers, being electronic devices, don't require any mechanical maintenance, but this is not so. Many computer faults are caused by components overheating due to poor airflow in ...

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 ...

Heat is your computer's worst enemy. Over time, dust buildup inside your computer could undermine its cooling efficiency, resulting in shorter life spans for your computer's components. Ed Rhee, a ...

How many of us actually physically clean our computers? Cleaning up your computer parts can actually save you a lot of possible grief and costs. Your computer could fry if you don’t keep it clean.

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 ...

Canned air dusters can also make matters worse if misused. High pressure, wrong angle, or getting too close can blow dust deeper into the PC instead of removing it. This can leave debris lodged behind ...

I recently upgraded my PC with a new graphics card and a new, large SSD, and decided there was no better time than the present to give my desktop a good old-fashioned cleanout. What started for me as ...