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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 ...

Gunk happens! Here's how to clean up your laptop's act—from the top bezel to the bottom fan—without inflicting harm. (It's easy, and you can use products you have around the house.) Computers are my ...

A loud laptop fan can be incredibly annoying and might signal underlying issues with your device. Whether it’s clogged with dust, overburdened by background processes, or struggling due to aging ...

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.