That new phone you may have received as a holiday gift certainly looked its best the moment you took it out of its box for the first time. And the good news is, it doesn’t take much to keep your phone ...

That screen you tap all day? It's gathering more than just fingerprints. Your phone is probably the dirtiest thing you touch all day. From sweaty gym sessions to bathroom breaks and everything in ...

Get this: Your smartphone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat, according to microbiologists at the University of Arizona. Sure, many of these germs are harmless. But the researchers make a good ...

Every September, I get tempted by the latest and greatest iPhones that promise longer battery life, better cameras and fun new features. Yet, every September, I’ve resisted the urge to splurge on a ...

Act quickly to remove debris to prevent phone malfunctions. Avoid paper towels for wiping screens; antimicrobial wipes are best. Consider using UV-C sanitizing machines for a clean phone; avoid ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

How gnarly is your TV screen right now? Or your computer? If you haven’t cleaned it in a while, it’s probably covered in dust. (Or maybe something worse.) All that surface area is good at capturing ...

If your phone, TV, or computer has been acting glitchy lately, Consumer Reports says you may not need to replace it just yet ...

The last few years has put a spotlight on something we all should be concerned about anyway: germs. While the best way to prevent getting sick is to wash your hands thoroughly and often, there's ...