What is the best way to clean a flat screen monitor?
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I use those Windex wipes. Then you dont have to worry about spraying anything on the monitor and the moisture getting down in the cracks and ruining it. Just wipe it over the screen and it's clean.
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Here are some ideas to look at:\n\nSoft cloth, anti-static cloth, water, specialized screen cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloths\n\nTechnique:\n\n1. Conventional wisdom is that you should only clean a screen with a damp cloth, as many screens have an anti-glare coating that you risk damaging if you use a harsh household cleaner. Even traditional window cleaners can damage some coatings and screens, especially on laptop computers. Always check your manual.\n\n2. Screen wipes are also available which are also great for the keyboard and general cleaning. Wipe your screen first, then the keyboard, mouse, and casing. Stop your computer from getting dirty in the first place by having them handy to wipe the grease off your fingers after eating junk food. \n\n3. If you are using just a damp cloth to wipe the screen, be sure to dry it off as well to prevent streaking.\n\n4. When cleaning the monitor casing use a soft cloth with your cleaning fluid. Always spray onto the cloth, not the equipment!\n\n5. Antistatic sprays and other specialty cleaning chemicals are very common, and are formulated so they will not cause damage to even the most sensitive screens. Their effectiveness is questioned by some, but others swear by them. The theory is that as the product cleans it leaves a neutral charge, whereas a positive or negative charge will attract dust. The effectiveness is likely more a result of environment, but considering the insignificant cost it is probably worth it.\n\nMy favorite is using a good microfiber cloth slightly damp on one side and polishing clean with the dry side, I really never use chemical.  The microfiber cloths are really great that way.
864505
Windex works, so does rubbing alcohol. Use paper towel.
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BEST WAY to do that would be to go to a computer store ( walmart may have them but a computer store would be the best place to get them ) ask for screen wipes.\n\nThey are generally wet soft tissues that are soaked in alcohol ( ethanol or some other type of alcohol basically ) also when I say wet, I dont mean water !!\n\nThose are the best since the alcohol will evaporate and it will not do any damage , water on the other hand will run down the screen and get everywhere which isnt a good idea since water and electricity do NOT mix !!
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CCleaner is the best freeware.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/\n\nYou can try System Mechanic if you want more options and control.\nhttp://www.iolo.com/sm/index.cfm
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No need for a new laptop, painless job infact.\n\nChange the LCD. Go to www.screentek.com and they have a whole list of compatible laptops that the monitor is for.\n\nIn order to get it off, is like snapping the plastic food boxes from restaurants: http://www.screentekinc.com/lcd-removal-instructions.shtml.\n\nOr, buy the screen from eBay, but as it's not new, I don't now how good it still is.
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There are great static cloths at the vision center in wal-mart. They clean glasses perfectly with one wipe. I use it for my computer screen as well. No liquid required.
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Buy a microfiber cloth, This is what I use on my laptop, I used wet/dry towelets for laptops which suck. If its a CRT you don't have to use a fancy microfiber cloth.\n\nGood Luck,
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I suggest you to use a Wet Cloth, and if it is not too dirty, just use a soft cloth to clean it, specially if you have a LCD monitor.\n\nHope this helps. Regards.
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give it a good clean, use a lens cleaner..
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Ok, this is going to sound weird, but get a powerdrill and tape 2 magnents to the drill bit.  Rev it up all the way and then move it coloser to the computer.  It will "degause" the monitor.  This is handy if your monitor doesent have a built in degauser
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DO NOT USE A RAG AND SOAP OR EVEN JUST WATER...it will streak forever ....they make cleaning pads things for them....u can get like 80 for 5 bucks...they are made for laptops and tvs and stuff...:)
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The same eyeglass-cleaning solution sold by optometrists (and the lint free cloths) work fine on LCD screens.\n\nDon't use paper towels or harsh cleaners like Windex/Forumla 409.
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1. Baby Wipes with the phone off, and several attempts may be needed.\n\n2.Another option is Staples' Lint-Free Wipes, which promise nonabrasive cleaning. Whichever method you use, your monitor should be turned off (better to see the dust and smudges you're trying to remove), and you shouldn't turn it on again until the screen is dry.\n\nFor LCD screens, steer clear of ammonia-based cleaners. Instead, use a soft cloth dampened with plain water. Just make sure the cloth isn't too wet, otherwise droplets could seep under the bezel and cause damage.\n\nMY NOTE: BE CAREFUL-CAUTION-WARNING\nAs you know electronics are not easy to fix, but very easy to break.
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Use plain water and a soft lint free cloth.  I use a plain white t-shirt.  This works fine on my lcd with my kid running around getting smudges on it!
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use hot water and vinegar, it will clear it up then use it once in a while to keep it clear
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For desktop pc better performance, I suggest you set your desktop background/wallpaper and screensaver to "none",   then go to control panel, system, advanced, performance, settings, check 'adjust for best performance'. and  right click on desktop, click properties, click 'appearance', choose ' windows classic style'.\n      Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/power schemes/settings/turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and set the next 2 drop down boxes (  1.  Turn off Hard Disks,  and 2. System Standby) to "never"/apply/ok/ok.\n Then Start/Control Panel/system/advanced tab/performance/settings/'adjust for best performance/apply/ok/ok\n     Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/hibernate/take check mark out of "Enable hibernation"/apply/ok/ok.\nIf I'm going to be away from the pc for more than an hour, then after shutting it down properly, I unplug it.\n\n\n      For security/safety purposes,  to make sure you are not getting a spoofed webpage, right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/olive green/apply/ok/ok ,  or  go to Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/appearence/color scheme/ eggplant or wheat/apply/ok/ok. \n  Then if you click onto a webpage, and it comes up in the MS default blue, then you will know you are on a fake/spoofed page, and you should close out immediatly, and run a scan for infections.       Right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/eggplant or wheat/apply/ok/ok