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Amy WilsonQuick solutions to corral cumbersome cords and keep your technology tidy.
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A little effort goes a long way toward keeping your gear and gadgets at peak performance.
- Dust the outsides. Use a soft electrostatic dust-mop cloth lightly moistened with dishwashing liquid and water, making sure to wipe all buttons and knobs. Do not use any abrasives or solvents, such as rubbing alcohol, since they can damage the metal finish.
- “Clean” the insides. Insert a videotape-head cleaner or a DVD-lens cleaner and press Play.
- Spray the vents of the machines. Use a can of compressed air (available at electronic and office-supply stores) to remove dust, holding the canister a few inches away from the machine at about a 45-degree angle. This angle blows out the greatest amount of dust.
How To: Eliminate Cord Clutter
Those dozens of wires around your home― in your kitchen, by your computer, behind your TV―can be a tangled nuisance. Control cord clutter with these quick tricks and clever organizing products.
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Quick Tip
Use garbage-bag twist ties or sturdy rubber bands to gather excess cable.
