Keep your PC in shape for longer by following these golden rules.
1. Stay Secure - Make sure your PC is protected with adequate anti-virus software: AVG 2012 is free and use Malwarebytes for addtional protection. Bothof these are available at download.com.
2. Modify your online behavior - The best way to avoid infection is to make sure you don't put yourself at risk. visit techradar for the 10 top tips to stay safe.
3. Think Twice - Don't install programs for the sake of it. Ask yourself if you really need them, and check to see if a portable version is available. Portable versions can be run directly from a USB flash drive without cluttering up Windows.
4. Uninstall more cleanly - Installing and removing programs qucikly builds up clutter and detritus. Use Revo Uninstaller instead of programs & features to remove programs from your PC. This scans your computer for leftover files and registry entries after the programs is uninstalled, enabling you to perform a cleaner uninstall.
5. Stay up to date - Make sure automatic updates is on and regularly check programs and driver updates. Update Checker is a great software to do it.
6. Look after your drive - Get in the habit of running disk check. Click start, then computer, right click C drive, choose properties, tools tab, and click check now. Tick both boxes and click OK, scheduling the check for the next time you restart. Windows XP users should also remember to schedule a disk defragmenter every month.
7. Use a cleanup tool - Install CCleaner to periodically clear out redundant files from your hard drive. Avoid the registry cleaning tool though as these could cause irreparable damage to your Windows installation.
1. Stay Secure - Make sure your PC is protected with adequate anti-virus software: AVG 2012 is free and use Malwarebytes for addtional protection. Bothof these are available at download.com.
2. Modify your online behavior - The best way to avoid infection is to make sure you don't put yourself at risk. visit techradar for the 10 top tips to stay safe.
3. Think Twice - Don't install programs for the sake of it. Ask yourself if you really need them, and check to see if a portable version is available. Portable versions can be run directly from a USB flash drive without cluttering up Windows.
4. Uninstall more cleanly - Installing and removing programs qucikly builds up clutter and detritus. Use Revo Uninstaller instead of programs & features to remove programs from your PC. This scans your computer for leftover files and registry entries after the programs is uninstalled, enabling you to perform a cleaner uninstall.
5. Stay up to date - Make sure automatic updates is on and regularly check programs and driver updates. Update Checker is a great software to do it.
6. Look after your drive - Get in the habit of running disk check. Click start, then computer, right click C drive, choose properties, tools tab, and click check now. Tick both boxes and click OK, scheduling the check for the next time you restart. Windows XP users should also remember to schedule a disk defragmenter every month.
7. Use a cleanup tool - Install CCleaner to periodically clear out redundant files from your hard drive. Avoid the registry cleaning tool though as these could cause irreparable damage to your Windows installation.
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