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Did you know?

Cleaning out your computer's hard-drive can speed it up?

There are several steps you can take to help avoid identity theft and online security problems?

Overcharging your cell phone battery may pose a fire hazard, and reduce the life of the battery?



Clean, maintain and secure


Keep your electronic equipment clean, well-maintained, and secure. That may help prevent performance problems down the road and potentially extend the life of your equipment. For some practical ways to care for your electronics, visit our sections on Computers, Cell phones and TVs. You'll also find ways to keep your personal information private, which can help avoid identity theft and online security problems.





























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