Overheating is one of the most common reasons laptops slow down, hang during multitasking, or even shut off unexpectedly. And more often than not, the culprit is a dust-clogged cooling fan. But what ...

Disclaimer: PCWorld is not responsible if you turn your computer into a massive paperweight after trying one of the tips you’re about to read. Cleaning a computer isn’t rocket science, but certain ...

Computers need to maintain a constant, relatively cool temperature to operate properly, and they moderate their temperatures with the use of a number of fans to draw in cool air and blow out hot air.

I am in my seventh summer without air conditioning, so I consider myself an expert on household fans. To be clear, I'm doing this by choice: I don't like frigid air conditioning enough to actually ...

Look down at your keyboard, and if you're surprised—or mildly disgusted—by what you see, it might be time to give your computer a good cleaning. Many of us live with our computers, so it's inevitable ...

Knowing how to clean your desktop PC is one of the best ways to maintain its performance long term, as dust buildup inside can lead to skyrocketing temperatures and thermal throttling. That can tank ...