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10 ways to speed up pc
By: eba95 Date: July 25, 2010, 3:57 am
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Upgrade the Memory
The fastest way to
boost a computer's
speed is to add a
memory module. In
most computers, this
upgrade is simple,
inexpensive and will
allow the computer to
work faster and last
longer. To add memory to desktop
computers, the cover has to be
removed. The memory module ports
are located on the motherboard,
which is a flat, square panel speckled
with small electronic components.
All you have to do is insert the new
memory and replace the computer
cover. For laptops, locate the
memory module compartment (it is
always on the bottom of the laptop,
but some are under the battery
compartment), open it and insert the
module. Most times, inserting the
module is all that is necessary. The
computer will recognize that it has
become smarter and it will act like it
when you use it.
Take Out the Trash
Some people think that they have
permanently deleted files when they
send them to the Recycle Bin or the
Trash. That is not the case. The initial
deletion of a file only moves it to a
different location. The file size is the
same and it still takes up the same
amount of space on the computer,
which can slow it down. Take out the
garbage to get rid of the files you
delete permanently and get your
computer back up to speed.
Clean Out Temporary Internet
Files
Temporary Internet Files allow a
computer to speed up your
browsing, but too many of these
files can slow the computer down.
Delete these files every week or so
(every few days, if you are a record-
holding Internet surfer) through
your browser to keep them from
piling up and causing your computer
to be sluggish. To do this in Internet
Explorer, just delete the browsing
history. In Firefox, go to the Tools
drop-down list, and click "Clear
Recent History."
Kill the Malware
Malicious software can kill a
computer's performance. Get rid of
this stuff if your computer is to have
a chance at revitalization. There are
various programs--paid or free--that
will get rid of malicious software.
Whether you go with Norton,
McAfee, Windows Defender, Avast,
AVG or Avira, the wisest step to take
is to update and run the program
often--weekly--to ensure that the
computer is clean and stays clean.
Most programs contain firewalls, so
keep the firewalls going to keep out
unwanted intruders and scan
anything you download before you
use it on your system.
Defragment the Hard Drive
Most computers come with a
program that will defragment the
little information particles on the
hard drive. In Windows, the
program is called the Disk
Defragmenter and, in Mac operating
systems, it is called the Disk Utility
program. Run the respective
program on your computer to
condense all the fragments on the
hard drive. When you do this,
searching for information can be
done more quickly because the
computer does not have to look all
over for the information it needs to
run.
Fix the Registry
A computer's system registry
contains information that tells a
computer what programs are
installed on the computer, what to
do with the programs and when to
do it. When programs are
uninstalled, the registry items they
created are supposed to be
uninstalled as well, but most times
some things stick around. These
registry items take up space and can
slow down a computer. Use
freeware like CCleaner or Tweak
Now! Reg Cleaner to delete
unnecessary registry items and
speed up your system.
Delete Unused Programs
Programs take up the bulk of the
memory on a computer. If your hard
drive is packed full of programs,
delete the ones you do not use and
take a load off the computer. A
freeware program that helps
uninstall programs and any of the
information they create is the Revo
Uninstaller. It deletes the program,
its folders and registry items and
comes with a set of utilities that
cleans the computer and erases files.
With the unused programs deleted,
your computer can use the extra
memory to run the programs that
matter.
Empty the Cache
The cache works like the Temporary
Internet Files in that it keeps
information that allows the
computer to do faster searches, but
also like the Temporary Internet
Files, the cache can overflow and
slow down the system. In Windows,
the cache is contained in the
"Prefetch" folder. It is located here:
(C:)/Windows/Prefetch. Open the
folder, highlight everything there
and delete it. The CCleaner program
will also delete it for you, if you
check the "Prefetch" box before
running the program.
Get Rid of Special Effects
The special effects on your computer
take up memory from the programs.
If you want the computer to run
faster, go for a less impressive
appearance. Get rid of the
background, especially if you have
an active desktop. If you make the
computer look like the interface
came from the mid-1990s, it is
guaranteed to move faster.
Clean Up the Disk
Cleaning the disk implies running a
program that will delete
unnecessary files off the hard drive.
These items include deleted files in
the Recycle Bin, Trash, System
Restore points, temporary and cache
files. If you run the Disk Clean-Up
utility (Windows) or the CleanMyMac
and ShredIt X programs (Mac), you
can get the clutter off your hard
drive and speed up the system. For
the best performance, clean the disk
and defragment it immediately. The
clutter is gone and the information is
condensed for faster searching.
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