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What is the best way to clean a Mac?

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Try CCleaner. If you need to remove a load of apps and you think they may have external files (such as /Library/Application Support), try AppCleaner. In addition, it can help to look through the following directories and check for files belonging to old apps. Directories are: /Library/ (be careful!) /Library/Application Support/ /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ /Library/LaunchDaemons/ /Library/LaunchAgents/

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Can I clean my hard drive with water?

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No, you cannot. Hard drives are electronic and have moving parts. If you do try to clean it with water, the drive will most likely fail.

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How do I start to clean out my laptop if I can't get anything to run or open up?

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If you can't get it to run in safe mode you need to restore your computer to factory settings. Unfortunately, you will lose all of your files and any apps you have installed.

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Is it safe to wash a really dusty heatsink with water?

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Yes, as long as you dry it off with a hair dryer or something like that afterward. Make sure you remove it first.

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Should I remove most hardware when cleaning if I want to thoroughly clean it?

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It's enough to remove your GPU (graphics) and your CPU-fan. With a thin vacuum head, you should be able to clean all spots thoroughly. For the hard-to-reach spots, you can "blast" the dust with your hair dryer. Be careful when using a brush to not scratch the main-board.

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