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 ...

Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.

Whether you use it to type up work documents, pay the bills, search the web or online shop, your computer keyboard is one of the most-used tech items in your home. This regular use not only makes a ...

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 ...

Crumbs, germs, and grime are no friend to your electronics. Truth be told, your computer keyboard might be one of the dirtiest things you touch every day. Between collecting germs from unwashed hands, ...

You sit down at your desk and roll up your sleeves, ready to work. When your fingers drift over the keys, you notice they’re strangely sticky. Yep, it’s time to figure out how to clean sticky keys on ...

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 ...

Instead, the best keyboard cleaning kit relies on a soft brush, canned air duster (or vacuum cleaner with small nozzle), isopropyl alcohol, microfiber cloths, and cotton swabs to safely clean your ...

I'll confess: my MacBook's keyboard has seen better days. I've been meaning to clean it for a while, but I always put it off because of how hard Apple makes disabling the keyboard in general: Whenever ...

Whether work has you glued to your computer or you're an avid PC gamer, it doesn't get much more annoying than having a stuck key on your keyboard. The problem usually arises from a dirty keyboard, ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...