Maintenance

Speed Up Your Computer in 4 Steps [How to]

Lets get that computer tuned-up (if you have an Apple computer, you might want to read about speeding up your Mac with Onyx). In this writing, I will not be talking about computer repair, but regular computer maintenance. Performing these updates and running this software will keep your computer clean, secure, and fast Overview: First [...]

Using Defraggler to Speed Up Your Computer

Step 2: Defragmenting your computer’s hard drive using Defraggler. You’ve heard of defragging your hard drive, but this tool is different. It allows you to quickly and simply defragment the important files – Something Windows built-in defragmentation tool doesn’t have.  Also, this tool is made by Piriform, the same authors of CCleaner, so you know [...]

Using Microsoft Windows Update

Step 4: Updating your Operating System with Windows Update. Microsoft Windows Update is a service provided by Microsoft that provides updates for the Microsoft Windows operating system and its installed components. An optional feature provides updates for other Microsoft Windows software, such as Microsoft Office, Windows Live applications, and Microsoft Expression. Microsoft uses this tool [...]

Using Spybot Search & Destroy to Speed Up Your Computer

Step 3: Speed Up Your Computer Using Spybot Search & Destroy Spybot S&D detects and removes spyware, cleans useage tracks, and protects from known-spyware threats. It is a great tool (just remember to update the software regularly). Even if you don’t see the symptoms, computers may still be infected, and spyware is getting more and [...]