It probably comes as no surprise, but it seems most people ignore routine computer maintenance and only think about it when disaster strikes. You know, like falling victim to more than 3,000 viruses.

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: I’m trying to keep my laptop clean and fast, and I notice that the Downloads folder has a lot of high MB files ...

Your PC works hard every day, running programs, storing files, and keeping you connected. Even the strongest hardware, however, can slow down over time if it isn't properly cared for. And nothing ...