It goes without saying that PCs require little or no maintenance. In fact, Windows 8.1 carries out most of the maintenance chores for you these days.

 

But every now and then, you might have to remove physical equipment from your PC, and for this, it might require a few tools that you will not be able to do without.

 

So, here are 3 inexpensive tools that you can use to keep your computer in shape:

 

#1: Microfiber cloth

This tool is very important if your PC display lacks a glass front. Using microfiber cloth to wipe off dust and anything else that hamper your view ensures that you don’t scratch your screen in the process. It comes in handy when you are wiping bits of liquid as well as when dusting the keyboard. Some people use this type of cloth as a barrier between their laptop keyboard and screen which could prevent messing up the display when it is closed.

 

#2: Screwdriver

There are a number of reasons why you might need a screwdriver for your PC but the type that you need depends on the laptop or PC you have. As for the reasons, you might want to add RAM, change your solid state hard drive for a better model or to even clear out the cobwebs too. Most importantly, if you drop some soda on your laptop, you will need this tool to help you clean out the mess.

 

#3: Compressed air

In situations where microfiber cloth isn’t enough, compressed air, which comes in cans. The advantage of using compressed air is that it can reach places where microfiber cloth cannot be it your desktop fan as well as ventilation points. Just make sure you use it as prescribed or there’s every chance of causing damage to components.