In the olden days, computer mice traced movement with built-in rubber trackballs. While these balls were a nifty way to control movement, the fact that they were made of rubber meant that they picked ...

Your computer mouse contains a lot of bacteria and maybe even viruses, especially if it hasn’t been cleaned in eons. All the sweat and dirt from your hands clogged up on a single device is not healthy ...

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Q. My mouse is acting up. It feels like it’s rolling over gravel and it seems to skip. Do I have to buy a new one? A. You may need a new one, but in all likelihood all it needs is a good cleaning.

Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes are having something of a moment. And while we're all spritzing our hands with alcohol multiple times per day and wiping down the doorknobs, it can be easy to ...

When was the last time you cleaned your mouse and mouse pad? It's time to deep clean them. All you need is a few household items to clean your mouse, mouse pad and keyboard.

You should clean your mouse pad occasionally, especially if you notice your mouse has trouble tracking. Scrub a rubber or plastic mouse pad with a wet wipe or damp cloth. You can submerge a cloth or ...

Even the latest and most "exciting" mouse mats can get dirty after long-term use. So it's a good idea to clean your mouse pad now and again — it not only looks better but it's more hygienic, too. Here ...

When you think of times like spring cleaning, you probably think of decluttering and getting rid of extra junk around the house most often. However, it's important to freshen up your office setup and ...

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 ...

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