Despite the rise in popularity of many new Web browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla’s FireFox, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is still the browser of choice for many PC users. According to recent statistics from Wikimedia, Internet Explorer is still the browser of choice for over 23% of PC users. Internet Explorer (also known as IE) is often the target of criticism for it’s sluggish performance (and sometimes security issues), but over the years Microsoft have made some great improvements in the browser and no wonder it still hasn’t gone […]
How to Speed up a Slow computer
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Speed up a Slow computer (Video) Everyone complains of having a slow computer. It is a problem that is completely relative. Your computer is slower relative to when you first bought it or is slower relative to someone else’s computer. While it may not be possible for your computer to be as fast as the latest computers for sale today, there are a couple ways to get the maximum potential from what you have. This video shows you how to do that. Enjoy! For more tips on how to speed […]
My PC Takes Too Long to Boot. How Can I Fix it?
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Most PCs load far too many applications at startup, which slows down your PC tremendously. In this interactive video, learn how to remove those programs from startup, ensuring a fast boot and smooth Windows operation.
What is the Difference between Old and New Computers?
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What is the difference between a new computer and a slow computer? In most cases, about 3 weeks.
How to Defragment your Hard Drive using Disk Defragmenter
| By Mark Beare |
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How long has it been since you have run a defrag of your hard drive? Typically running a defrag is overlooked or forgotten about by most people but the process is very important and can really help the overall health of your PC.
How to Uninstall Programs and Clean up your PC
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So you have an application, such as software or a game, that needs to be removed from your PC? Well, don’t just delete the application folder; learn to safely uninstall the same without affecting your computer of related software components.
How to Delete Temporary Internet Files on your Windows PC
| By Mark Beare |
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There are many reasons that people’s computers get slow over time. One of the major reasons for a slow PC is the collection of files and history that comes with using the computer for so long. Quite often there are reasons for this data to be stored, for example, file history and backups are used in case you need to recover a document after a computer or program crash.
Do I need to Fix Registry Problems on my PC?
| By Mark Beare |
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You definitely should! If you leave problems with your registry untended to you may experience issues such as computer crashes, the blue screen of death, decrease in computer speed and system freezes. You should always focus on fixing Windows registry problems and try to prevent them from happening in the first place. By maintaining you Windows registry you will have a much better experience with you PC whether you are using it to play games or write emails.
What is the Windows Registry and What does it do?
| By Mark Beare |
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Many people often wonder what the Windows Registry is and why is has so much impact on your computer’s performance. The Windows Registry is commonly referred to as your computer’s brain, as the registry contains a database of settings and options for the operating system that makes everything else work on your computer. This database has settings for your computer hardware, your operating system’s software settings, and also your settings for software that you have installed.
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