digital garbage Clutter accumulates faster than 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.

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It all adds up to slowing down your device and making everything cluttered. Good news? clean up Easier than you think. Let’s quickly sort through something that will make you say, “Ah, that feels better.”

Step 1: Update your device

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• On a Windows PC, go to set up > Windows updates.
• On a Mac, go to General > Software updates.
• On an Android device, tap set up > System > Software.
• On iPhone, tap set up > General > Software updates.

Start from your mobile phone

1. Apps take up a lot of space

Scroll through your app list and delete any apps you no longer use. If it’s been months, you won’t use it. Believe me. Even if you do need it later, that’s fine, just download it again.

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While you’re at it, move the app you want to spend less time using (My Instagram) off your phone’s home screen. You can hide the app or move it to another page or folder.

On iPhone:

• Swipe left to browse all app screens and open the app library.
• To delete, touch and hold application icon > Delete application > delete confirm.

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On Android:

• Open the Google Play Store app and click on your Profile icon.
• tap Manage apps and devices > manage.
• Select the name of the app you want to delete and click uninstall.

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1. Have time to quickly clean up your photos

On your iPhone or iPad, the Photos app makes this a breeze.

• open your photo app and select album.
• Scroll down and select Duplicates. (Last time I checked, I had 2,933 duplicate photos and 49 videos!)
• beat choose > Select allthen click trash can icon Delete them. You can also choose merge Combine your dupes into a great shot.

On your Android device, open Documents provided by Google application, select cleanThen:

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• tap confirm and release > View junk files and select what you want to clear.
• When ready, click Clear > Clear. That’s all you need to do to delete screenshots, memes, duplicates, and other junk mixed with your important photos.

to your computer

1. Start from desktop

Here’s the quick and dirty method. Create a new folder and drag all your random files, screenshots, and anything else into it.

hint: Sensitive documents should not be on your desktop. If you do insist on keeping private documents locally, you can at least make it more challenging for snoopers by naming the folder something outrageous like “Vacation Photos.” be sure Your computer will automatically It’s locked when you leave and requires a password on startup.

Quick lock: For Windows, click Windows key + L. On a Mac, use control keys + Order + ask.

1. Kick out programs you don’t need or use

They take up quite a bit of space, so regularly clean out anything you’re not using. Beyond that, outdated apps can put you at risk. By keeping old programs on your computer, you may be leaving the door open to cybercriminals.

On a Windows computer:

• click start button and find an app or program. Press and hold (or right-click) the application and select uninstall.

On Mac:

• click finder icon Then in the Dock Application areas.
• If the application is in a folder, open it to find the uninstaller. Double-click it and follow the on-screen instructions.
• If the app is not in the folder or has an uninstaller, drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Don’t forget outside

The goal is speed, so let’s tackle those screens with fingerprints.

on your phoneremove the casing and accessories. You want to reach every nook and cranny. For computer monitors, before you start cleaning, remove dust from the back, sides and any ledges where grime has accumulated.

A microfiber cloth works too, but I prefer screen cleaning wipes. They are that simple. Skip the paper towels. They are too rough for such delicate work.

I always come back to this 210 Count Screen Cleaning Wipes. Use them on smartphones, tablets, monitors, TVs, remote controls and even glasses. They are scratch-free and made from anti-static paper, leaving no streaks or lint when cleaned.

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