How to Safely Clean Your USB Ports

A guide explains how to safely clean dust and lint from USB and charging ports without damaging connectors.

Recommended methods include powering devices off first, then using a wooden or plastic toothpick and short bursts of compressed air.

The article warns against WD-40, liquids, cotton swabs, and metal tools, which can harm connector pins.

Dirty ports can lead to intermittent charging or connection failures in smartphones and laptops.