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  D'oh! Common cleaning mistakes that can break your laptop or desktop PC Using the wrong tools for the job can damage your computer JP Jonathan Parkyn The more we use them, the more our computers attract dirt and grime. Shiny surfaces such as screens and laptop lids are magnets for fingerprints, while keyboards can become trays for collecting biscuit crumbs. Cleaning your computer on a regular basis isn't just about making it look good, either. Neglecting your cleaning duties means dust can build up around the vents of your computer, causing the machine to overheat. Plus, dirt that gets trapped underneath your keyboard makes the keys harder to press. But be careful - using the wrong cleaning method could end up doing more harm than good to your electronics. Keep scrolling and check in with our list of common mistakes to avoid. Tech tips you can trust -  get our free Tech newsletter for advice, news, deals and stuff the manuals don't tell you How to clean a laptop Don't

  6 Windows Computer Habits You Need To Stop Whether it's killing unknown programs or deleting mystery files, some computer hacks are just a click away from causing a major headache Michael Passingham Use our advice to make sure you don't inadvertently make your computer worse. You will often read about hacks and workarounds to help solve your computer problems, but there are some that can result in you doing more harm than good.  Here, we’ve listed six that you should stop doing. Tech tips you can trust -  get our free Tech newsletter for advice, news, deals and stuff the manuals don't tell you Cleaning the registry This is what techies used to recommend. Cleaning the registry of detritus left by old programs used to be a good way of preventing problems and crashes, but the risk of causing a catastrophic problem by deleting the wrong thing is pretty high if you don’t know exactly what you're doing.  While it might be tempting to open up Windows’ RegEdit function (below