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It’s no secret that computers (like their users) slow down with age. Disks fill up with the detritus of use, from old file fragments to the echoes of programs that once lived but are now remembered ...

If you’re getting down low in the amount of available space on your PC’s hard drive, sometimes it can be difficult to find files to delete to free it up. That’s why Windows has a tool to do it for you ...

No need to run out and buy a new computer! Spring Clean the one you currently have and you might be able to squeeze a few more years of life out of it. I talked to Kimber Streams, Wirecutter’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deep cleaning your computer of unwanted files and streamlining your folder system can not only free up storage space, but improve your computer's performance. From decluttering tips to apps that do ...

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