Your computer mouse contains a lot of bacteria and maybe even viruses, especially if it hasn’t been cleaned in eons. All the sweat and dirt from your hands clogged up on a single device is not healthy ...

How to Clean a Mouse Pad: Step One: Know What Your Mouse Pad Is Made Of. Most mouse pads have a rubberized bottom (so it doesn't slip all over your table) and a cloth or plastic top, so the mouse ...

Like a real mouse, your computer mouse roams around, picking up crumbs and other things along the way. The difference is that real mice bathe themselves. When refreshing the tech you use every day, it ...

Cleaning your mouse may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it should be! Over time, it can gather dust, crumbs, and ...

Optical mice are both user-friendly and compatible with a wide variety of computers. Like other mice, however, they are not immune to accumulated dust and debris. By keeping your optical mouse clean, ...

Offering convenience and easy maneuverability, laser mice are fantastic alternatives to traditional roller-ball mice. To keep a laser mouse in prime condition, however, it must be cleaned whenever it ...

Even the latest and most "exciting" mouse mats can get dirty after long-term use. So it's a good idea to clean your mouse pad now and again — it not only looks better but it's more hygienic, too. Here ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If your keyboard’s got that one (or more) key that sticks ...

Is your workspace filthy? WSJ's Michael Hsu has three simple fixes give your monitor, keyboard and mouse a quick but deep cleaning. Photo/Video: Carly Marsh/The Wall Street Journal Q:I’m embarrassed ...

Every mouse pad needs to be cleaned occasionally. Not only can the mouse pad trap ordinary dirt, dust, hair, and pet dander, but it's a sponge for food particles. The most obvious sign your mouse pad ...

Amit Agarwal of tech blog Digital Inspiration has written up a simple way to keep your mouse happy: a sheet of white paper. All you do is hold the dirty little bugger over the piece of paper and ...