A few MacFixIt readers have asked questions about reports of washing keyboards in the dishwashers, and have wondered if they should try it. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

Your errant hand or a curious pet can inflict serious damage on a PowerBook or iBook if liquids are nearby. A spilled beverage -- especially those containing sugar or of naturally high acidity -- can ...

Studies show that computer keyboards have more bacteria than toilet seats. But it's hard to clean all those keys. So some people advocate an extreme solution: Throw your keyboard in your dishwasher.

Most people use their keyboards every day, whether for work, school, or browsing the internet. While we tend to keep our desks organized and our screens clean, keyboards are often overlooked when it ...