Keeping your gaming PC clean inside and out is one of the best ways to ensure it continues to operate at peak performance and efficiency.

It's worth giving Windows a good tidy-up from time to time to dust off the system and restore its old speed. No problem with the right steps and tools.

Clearing the cache of your computer can improve its performance, and here's how you can do it if you're using a Windows 11 operating system.

If you're tired of looking at your smudgy, dust laptop, you should take some time to clean it thoroughly. It just takes a couple of minutes, and anyone can do it, safely.

Remove or disable them to prevent slowdowns. Then, make sure your software is up to date. Update both your operating system and the apps on your computer. Most importantly, backup your files.

By regularly cleaning your computer, you prevent these issues and maintain peak performance. A clean system also operates quieter since fans don't have to work as hard to cool components.

Finally, to clean out any remaining dirt, dip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and insert it in your computer's USB port. Move the cotton swab around to clean the port's contacts.

You might not give much thought to cleaning your devices but there are reasons you should, says Logitech, which makes keyboards, webcams and other computer peripherals.