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Don’t forget to go over any wires, if you’re still living that life.
HOW TO CLEAN A LAPTOP
Because your laptop travels, it has plenty of opportunities to pick up unsavory
characters. Turn your laptop upside down and (gently) shake out the keyboard
to rid yourself of the biggest and most obvious invaders: dirt and crumbs. Then
grab a can of compressed air and blast it.
Now make sure your laptop is not only unplugged but also that the battery is
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