Cleaning and care

Buying guide

With electronics, what matters most is what you don't clean them with: alcohol-based or abrasive products permanently damage a screen's coating. Use a dedicated screen solution and a microfibre cloth, and apply the liquid to the cloth, not the screen. Compressed air clears dust from keyboards and fans – hold the fan still with a finger, as letting it overspin damages the motor. There are separate gels and brushes for stubborn grime. Wet wipes leave streaks on a screen unless you dry it with microfibre afterwards. Cable ties and clips bring order under the desk the same day.