April is spring-cleaning month at CNET How To
From cleaning your keyboard to organizing apps on your phone, we showcase the very best spring-cleaning tips and tricks for your devices.
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It's that time of year again. Spring is in the air, but so is dust and clutter. While your devices will never be completely clutter -- or dust -- free, it's not hard to get them into much more presentable shape. The best part? You don't have to do it alone. We're here to help.
Below you will find a collection of How-To articles focused on getting your gadgets and digital life organized, cleaned, optimized and digitized.
Week 1: Organizing your device
Clean up files on your Android device: Never again run out of space
How to clean and speed up Mac OS X Mavericks: Get the most out of your Mac
Organize apps on your Samsung Galaxy device: Customize and streamline your interface
Make your iOS device feel new again: Clear the clutter and optimize performance
Tidy up your music collection: Your music, when you want it
How to back up your phone: Just in case something goes wrong
Week 2: Physical cleaning
Wipe down your headphones: Easy ways to clean your headphones
Clean your monitor or TV screen: Make your screen clearer than ever
Clean your device and its case: Get out the grime with these tips
Clean your digital SLR camera: Keep your lens and sensor clear
How to clean your laptop: Crumbs and ketchup begone!
Week 3: Getting optimized
Keep your apps and device software up-to-date: Always run optimally
How to calibrate your monitor: Get the highest picture quality from your monitor
Apps for getting stuff done: Keep your life on schedule
Optimize your Facebook, Google+, and Twitter accounts: Safeguard your info across social networks
Three ways to increase your computer's performance: Before you buy a new PC, check out these tips
Week 4: Digitizing your life
Going digital with your wallet: Earn some pocket space
What to do with your old CD collection: Clear the CD clutter
How to move your receipts to the cloud: Rid yourself of paper waste
Going digital with print subscriptions: Say goodbye to more paper clutter
How to scan and archive your old printed photos: Empty your old photo albums
Week 5: Bonus week
Turn old movies and video games into cash: The best ways to rid yourself of old games
Spring cleaning for your Gmail: Cool tricks for organizing your mail
Clean up and organize your iTunes music library: Four simple ways to tidy up your music
Tips for organizing your cables: It's time to tame that rat's nest under your desk