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May 11, 2026

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

  • Spring cleaning isn't just for homes. Carrying out the digital equivalent can help protect your personal data.
    • By KELVIN CHAN
    AP Business Writer

    If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your electronic devices and online accounts at the same time?

    Carrying out the digital equivalent of spring cleaning a home isn't just an opportunity to tidy up our online lives. Eliminating dust bunnies like dormant accounts and forgotten files can help protect personal data, according to cybersecurity experts.


     
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