There are many things that can cause a computer to perform slower. One of those things is having unnecessary programs that run when your computer boots up. These unnecessary programs can not only make the computer take longer to boot up, but also reduce the speed of every day processes. Read the remainder of this entry »
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Unnecessary Programs in Startup Can Slow Your Computer Down
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Do Not load Additional Internet Browser Toolbars
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability Tips, Internet TipsOne cause of slowed internet access is the use of extra toolbars in the internet browser. These may look enticing at first when you are offered a free Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar or some similar set up that seems to be helpful. These may actually be adding processing time to your internet use and slowing the whole thing down by transmitting and receiving data constantly. Do you really need a weather toolbar bar? An international time and date bar? Are you really using that extra EBay search box? Read the remainder of this entry »
Feb
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Use a Battery Backup on Every Computer to Protect Hardware, Software and Data
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability TipsComputers need a quality battery backup in place. Power is apt to go out without warning and when it does, any computer not connected to a battery backup will shut down instantly. A computer shutting down in this manner can cause damage to the computer hardware and software and could even keep the computer from being able to restart at all. Battery backup units provide an inexpensive insurance policy for computer systems. Read the remainder of this entry »
So the honeymoon is over and you’ve settled into your routine with your once new computer. All of a sudden, you begin to notice things you didn’t see before. Web pages don’t load as fast as they used to. Programs don’t open as quickly. You could go to lunch break and be back by the time your computer is done starting. But, whatever it is, her performance just isn’t what it used to be. And if it’s not a virus or failing hardware, then what could it be?
Maybe it’s stress. Read the remainder of this entry »
Feb
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Is Your AntiVirus Program Really a Virus?
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability Tips, Internet TipsAnyone with a computer and Internet connection needs antivirus software. You’ve heard the horror stories about computer viruses. A virus might erase your hard drive, steal private information or cause serious damage. Antivirus software protects your computer from malicious attacks – or at least that’s what it is supposed to do. It might surprise you that some antivirus programs are actually disguised viruses.
Do you know the name of the anti-virus software on your computer? Rogue software creators hope you have no idea. Keep reading to find out why. Read the remainder of this entry »
Feb
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Clear your browser cache
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability Tips, Internet TipsA simple process that you can perform when and as needed on your computer, can make a significant difference in the efficiency and speed of the internet browser. Read the remainder of this entry »
Before you install that next piece of software on your system, it’s always a good idea to set a restore point. Granted things may go well and the install may be just fine, it’s always good to get into the habit of setting restore points for that one chance when things don’t go so well. Read the remainder of this entry »
Feb
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Watch out for email attachments
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability Tips, Internet TipsIf you’re like most people, you have different personal and work-related email accounts that you check multiple times a day. Each time you log on, you might see a collection of emails from friends, family, and colleagues. Most of the spam and unsolicited emails probably get sent straight to your junk mail folder, but don’t be so quick to trust email attachments or links from names you recognize. Some of the most dangerous computer viruses often appear as email attachments from trusted sources Read the remainder of this entry »
Feb
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Watch out for internet pop up
By admin | Filed in Computer Safety and Stability Tips, Internet TipsThink back to when the internet was new. All those people floating around web pages to look at whatever interested them. What if you could talk to those people? Advertise to them? As you can imagine, it didn’t take long for people to catch on and ride the internet wave. The marketing industry was no exception. One of their more diabolical schemes invented to drive business to their web pages was the pop up. Click on a web page and all of a sudden, fifty more pages pop open, advertising things from new shoes to natural male enhancement. Read the remainder of this entry »
A laptop is often not taken into consideration as a device that can become destroyed from overheating. Laptops often run slow, freeze, and shut down due to overheating. If a laptop shuts down, it could be trying to protect itself from becoming damaged from the heat. Read the remainder of this entry »