I tend to download stuff and work on my desktop by default. So like most people, my desktop (and even the downloads folder) is almost always a mess with just random icons, files and folders everywhere ...

How to clean your laptop screen and make thumbprints and smudges disappear. Plus, some cleaning products you need to avoid at ...

First things first: Uninstall any programs you no longer need or use. On Windows, go to Settings, Apps, Installed apps, and hit the three dots next to an app to uninstall it. On Mac, find the ...

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