Looking for a new home for an old laptop or desktop computer? Before you part ways with it, make sure the next owner can’t access your personal files, photos, or financial info. The simplest way to do ...

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, ...

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 ...

I wipe down and hit it with some canned air weekly. Once a month I open it up and give it a quick spurt of canned air inside the chassis. The entire area is dusted once a week, I generally keep doors ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Got an old laptop laying around? By selling it or donating it to someone, you can clear up space in your home, maybe earn ...