Fox News: 5-minute cleanup for your phone and computer

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5-minute cleanup for your phone and computer

Technology expert Kim Komando shares her easy tips on how to declutter your phones, computers and devices from the files you no longer need.......                    ...                        ...You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login piles up faster than clutter in real life. There are files you don't need, all those random screenshots, apps you downloaded and used once, and blurry photos clogging up your camera roll.......Win a pair of $329 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, no purchase necessary!......It all adds up, slowing your devices down and making everything feel messy. The good news? You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login is easier than you think. Let's do a quick declutter that will make you say, "Ahhh, that feels better."......Step 1: Update your devices......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......There are too many dangerous bugs out there to skip security patches.......Start with your phone......Scroll through your app list and delete any you're not using anymore. If it's been months, you're not going to use it. Trust me. And even if you do want it later, great, download it again. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......While you're at it, move the apps you want to spend less time using (Instagram for me) off your phone's home screen. You can hide the app or just move it to another page or folder.......On iPhone: ......On Android: ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......On iPhone or iPad, the Photos app makes this a breeze. ......On an Android, open the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login app, select Clean, then:......Onto your computer......Here's the quick and dirty way. Create a new folder, then drag all the random files, screenshots and whatever else into it. ......Pro tip: Sensitive documents have no place on your desktop. If you do insist on saving private docs locally, at least give a snoop a more challenging time by naming the folder something off-base like "Vacation Photos." Be sure You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login locks when you're away and requires a password on startup, too.......Quick lock: For Windows, hit the Windows key + L. On a Mac, use Ctrl + Cmd + Q.......They take up a decent amount of space, so regularly clear out anything you're not using. Beyond that, outdated apps could put you at risk. By keeping old programs on your computer, you're potentially leaving a door wide open for cybercriminals to slip in.......On a Windows PC:......On a Mac:......Don't forget the outside......We're aiming for quick, so let's tackle those fingerprint-covered screens.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, remove the case and accessories. You want to reach every nook and cranny. For a computer monitor, dust the back top, sides and any ledges that collect dirt before you start cleaning.......A microfiber cloth works, but I prefer screen-cleaning wipes. They're just so easy. Skip paper towels. They're too rough for delicate jobs like this.......I always come back to this You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. Use them on smartphones, tablets, monitors, TVs, remote controls and even glasses. They're scratch-free and made with anti-static tissue that cleans without leaving behind streaks or lint.......Get tech-smarter on your schedule......Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.......Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved....

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