Q. My mouse is acting up. It feels like it’s rolling over gravel and it seems to skip. Do I have to buy a new one? A. You may need a new one, but in all likelihood all it needs is a good cleaning.

Computers and laptops When using a computer, the keyboard and mouse are the parts that are touched most often and therefore need the most frequent cleaning.

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When your computer mouse is not functioning as well as you would like, it might be time to check for signs of grease and grime. Assuming you don't know this by now, dirt can accumulate on your ...