Even the best keyboards get dirty, but no one likes to use a dirty computer accessories. A wipe here and a spray of compressed air there will help you keep your peripherals clean, but this routine ...

The first, most basic step is to disconnect your keyboard from your computer, switch it off, turn it upside down, and thump its underside really well. Gently tap different parts of the underside and ...

Think back to the last time you washed your hands. How many things have you touched since then? A breakfast sandwich, your face, your dog, the refrigerator handle, a chair, the desk, scratched itch on ...

Dust, crumbs, and gunky build-up are all bound to find their way onto your MacBook keyboard at some point. If you’re having trouble with a specific key or simply feel it’s time to give your keyboard a ...

If you’re a full-time goblin like me and do almost everything at your computer, chances are your peripherals could use a good cleaning. Not only do I regularly eat lunch at my desk (a bad habit, I ...

Keyboards, according to experts, can be dirtier than toilet seats. If this factoid has you muttering, “Ewww,” to yourself, this guide is for you: We’ve consulted experts to ask how, and how often, to ...

You and your laptop have been though a lot together. Besides the usual typing and clicking, your computer has stuck by your side through countless cups of coffee, lunches, and snacks. Then, there are ...

One of the often-overlooked victims of our constant computer usage is our keyboards. Look down at your keyboard right now and say aloud the last time you cleaned it. There’s no reason to be ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I'll confess: my MacBook's keyboard has seen ...