Jeremy Mercer
Computer Repair Technician
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to Remove Unneeded & Unused Files in Windows 10 & 11
Delete unneeded junk files on your desktop PC or laptopThe longer you have a PC, the more files that accumulate on your hard drive. In addition to important files you use often, such as documents and media, Windows also ...
How to Install a Hard Drive: HDD, SSD, and M.2
Easily install an M.2 or SATA hard drive in a desktop or notebook computer Hard drives are data storage devices that a computer uses to store a computer's operating system, applications, and files. You may want to insta...
10 Simple Ways to Open Up Storage Space on iPhone
Clear out your iPhone’s storage so you have room for the things you really want.Is your iPhone giving you an "out of space" warning? Luckily, you can free up some space on your iPhone in a matter of minutes by getting ...
How to
Clean a Mac Keyboard
It is important to regularly clean and disinfect your keyboard. This wikiHow guide will help you take special caution when cleaning your Mac keyboard to avoid causing any damage.
How to
Take Good Care of Your Laptop Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to maintain your laptop computer in order to keep it running fast and error-free.
How to Remove and Prevent Malware on a Computer
Completely remove and block viruses, malware, ransomware, trojans, worms, and more Is your computer or laptop acting funny? You could see unexpected system crashes or maybe your web browser directs you to a specific site...
How to
Connect External Hard Drive to Macbook Pro
Usually, when you want to connect an external hard drive to your computer, you just plug it in and that's it. However, if you are using a Macbook Pro or any Mac computer, the hard drive must be formatted with a file syst...
How to
Clean a Laptop
All computers get dirty over time. However, laptops tend to need cleaning more often because of how they are handled. Particularly if you frequently travel with your laptop, you probably want to clean it at least once a ...
2 Ways to Fix a Noisy Mouse
Is your mouse noisy? Just like computers, mice need to be cleaned of dust, dirt, food crumbs, and other debris every once in a while. A mouse wheel that has accumulated dirt and dust may make squeaky or nails-on-chalkboa...
How to Arrange and Apply Stickers onto a Laptop
Put stickers on a laptop in an aesthetically pleasing wayYour laptop feels like an extension of you, so personalize it! There are tons of fun stickers out there that can give your plain laptop a totally unique style. Whi...
How to Remove Dirt and Grime from Your Optical Mouse
Keep your optical mouse clean and working smoothly with this simple guideCleaning your optical mouse at least once per month can mitigate problems like inconsistent scrolling, stuttering, failure to track, and clicking i...
Why Does My Computer Fan Keep Running? 10+ Computer Fan Troubleshooting Tips
When your computer's fan starts running continuously, it can be pretty worrisome. It usually means that your computer is overheating, and there are actually a variety of reasons why this might be the case. Thankfully, t...
How to Clone a Hard Drive to an SSD on Windows or Mac
Make your Windows or Mac PC faster and more powerful via a hard drive to SSD clone Whether you need to back up valuable data or you are transitioning to a new computer, you may need to clone your hard drive for a variety...
How to Clean a PC: Computer Case, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard
Safe and effective ways to clean your desktop computer Dust and debris are your PC's worst enemy. As dust builds up, caking your fans and components, your PC finds it harder and harder to breathe and stay cool. This puts...
How to Clean a Computer Screen & Remove Scratches
Learn the best way to clean a computer monitor Dirt, fingerprints, and unsightly scratches can make a monitor unpleasant to use. It's important to use a gentle cleaning method, as monitors are made with materials that ca...
How to Use Disk Cleanup on Windows 7 (+ More Tricks to Free Up Space)
Safely remove old files and programs to reclaim spaceIs your Windows 7 PC running low on disk space? Disk Cleanup in Windows 7 can delete temporary files, old system restore points, and other unnecessary files. You can a...
How to
Clean a Computer Mouse
It's a fact of modern life. Computer mice accumulate dirt and germs with regular use. Allowing too much gunk to build up will result in performance issues, such as a sticking pointer. Frequent handling of mice can leave ...
How to Clean and Unstick a Sticky Keyboard
Computer keyboards can harbor sticky substances, germs, and debris. Regularly cleaning your keyboard is an easy process. You can remove loose debris with your hands, or with compressed air. Once you remove the loose debr...
How to
Clean up a Computer & Fix Problems for Free
The longer you use a computer without performing some basic maintenance, the more sluggish it will become. If you have noticed a significant decrease in your computer's speed lately, or you're trying to get an older comp...
How to
Maintain Your Computer
A properly maintained computer will provide you with substantially higher speeds, both online, and offline, regardless of your hardware setup and configurations. The second law of thermodynamics states that all systems d...
