close Kevin OLeary lays out the very complicated battle for TikToks future OLeary Ventures chairman Kevin OLeary discusses his bid to purchase TikTok and shares his perspective on U.S.-Canada relations on Sunday Night in America. Digital junk piles up faster than clutter in real life. There are files you dont need, all those random screenshots, apps you downloaded and used once, and blurry photos clogging up your camera roll.Win a pair of $329 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.Enter here, no purchase necessary!It all adds up, slowing your devices down and making everything feel messy. The good news? Cleaning it up is easier than you think. Lets do a quick declutter that will make you say, "Ahhh, that feels better."Step 1: Update your devicesHOW TO (KINDLY) ASK PEOPLE NOT TO POST YOUR KIDS' PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIAThere are too many dangerous bugs out there to skip security patches.On a Windows PC, head to Settings> Windows Update.On a Mac, go to General> Software Update.On an Android, tap Settings> System > Software.On an iPhone, tap Settings> General> Software Update. (iStock)Start with your phoneApps are space hogsScroll through your app list and delete any youre not using anymore. If its been months, youre not going to use it. Trust me. And even if you do want it later, great, download it again.YOUR SSN IS ON THE DARK WEB HERES WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITWhile youre at it, move the apps you want to spend less time using (Instagram for me) off your phones home screen. You can hide the app or just move it to another page or folder.On iPhone:Swipe left to get past all your app screens and open the App Library.To delete, touch and hold an app icon > Delete App > Delete to confirm. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)On Android:Open the Google Play Store app, and tap your Profile icon.Tap Manage apps & devices > Manage.Select the name of the app you want to delete, then tap Uninstall.TECH TIP: SAVE YOUR MEMORIES BEFORE ITS TOO LATETheres time for a quick photo cleanupOn iPhone or iPad, the Photos app makes this a breeze.Open your Photos app and select Albums.Scroll down and choose Duplicates. (Last time I checked, I had 2,933 duplicate photos and 49 videos!)Hit Select > Select all, then tap the Trash icon to delete them. You can also select Merge to combine your dupes into one great shot.On an Android, open theFiles by Google app, select Clean, then: (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Tap Confirm and free up > See junk files and select what you want to clear.When youre ready, tap Clear > Clear. Thats all it takes to remove screenshots, memes, duplicates and other junk mixed in with your important photos.Onto your computerStart with the desktopHeres the quick and dirty way. Create a new folder, then drag all the random files, screenshots and whatever else into it.Pro tip: Sensitive documents have no place on your desktop. If you do insist on saving private docs locally, at least give a snoop a more challenging time by naming the folder something off-base like "Vacation Photos." Be sure your computer automatically locks when youre away and requires a password on startup, too.Quick lock:For Windows, hit the Windows key+ L. On a Mac, use Ctrl + Cmd + Q.Kick out programs you dont need or useThey take up a decent amount of space, so regularly clear out anything youre not using. Beyond that, outdated apps could put you at risk. By keeping old programs on your computer, youre potentially leaving a door wide open for cybercriminals to slip in.On a Windows PC:Click the Start buttonand look for the app or program. Press and hold (or right-click) the app and select Uninstall.On a Mac:Click the Finder iconin the Dock, then Applications.If an app is in a folder, open it to look for an Uninstaller. Double-click it, then follow the onscreen instructions.If an app isnt in a folder or doesnt have an Uninstaller, drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash.Dont forget the outsideWere aiming for quick, so lets tackle those fingerprint-covered screens.On your phone, remove the case and accessories. You want to reach every nook and cranny. For a computer monitor, dust the back top, sides and any ledges that collect dirt before you start cleaning.A microfiber cloth works, but I prefer screen-cleaning wipes. Theyre just so easy. Skip paper towels. Theyre too rough for delicate jobs like this.I always come back to this210-pack of screen cleaning wipes. Use them on smartphones, tablets, monitors, TVs, remote controls and even glasses. Theyre scratch-free and made with anti-static tissue that cleans without leaving behind streaks or lint.Get tech-smarter on your scheduleAward-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.National radio:Airing on 500+ stations across the US -Find yours or get the free podcast.Daily newsletter:Join 600,000 people who read the Current (free!)Watch: OnKims YouTube channelPodcast: "Kim Komando Today" - Listen wherever you get podcastsCopyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved. Related Topics