Maintenance

Browse maintenance articles and guides in our Hardware section.

• PC Maintenance: 7 Tasks That Keep It Running

  Keep your PC running fast with weekly disk cleanup, monthly updates, regular virus scans, and dust removal every few months. Simple steps anyone can do.

• Dust in Your PC: How to Clean and Prevent It

  Use positive air pressure with filtered intake fans, keep your PC off the floor, and clean filters monthly. These steps block most dust from entering.

• Moving Your Desktop PC? Here's How to Do It Safely

  Lay your PC flat on the back seat with padding, remove the graphics card and hard drives first, and secure everything with seat belts to prevent damage.

• Thermal Paste Storage: How Long Does It Last?

  Keep it sealed at 59-77°F (15-25°C) with humidity below 50%. Metal types last 3-5 years, ceramic 2-3 years, and carbon types 3-4 years unopened.

• Thermal Paste: When You Need to Replace It

  Every 2-5 years for office PCs, 2-3 years for gaming, and 1-2 years for overclocked systems. Replace sooner if temps rise 18°F (10°C) above normal.