5 Tips To Improve Computer's Speed And Performance
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by Gina Clark
Consumer laptop and desktop purchasing are at an all-time low due to the declining economy. Even
corporate purchasing of these items has hit a record low. Except for Apple. Their sales continue
strong. For those of us who don't have the luxury of going out and buying a brand new Apple
computer, or any other computer for that matter, let me give you some tips to help you keep your
computer running smoothly and quickly.
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First, run one program at a time on your computer. If that's not possible, run less. Cutting
down by even one or two programs at a time can improve your computer's performance. When you
finish with a program, make you sure close it. When you click on a link and it opens a new
browser, close the previous one if you are finished with it.
- A second way to insure that your computer continues
running efficiently is by keeping your anti-viruses and anti-spyware up to
date.
- Third, check the programs that start-up when you log into your computer. You can find this
information under the Start menu, and then by clicking on All Programs and then Startup. All of
the programs there will automatically run each time you log into your computer. If you don't
need a program to begin right away, remove it from this folder. The more programs that there
are in this folder, the longer it will take for your computer to be ready to use when you
login.
- A fourth tip to improve your computer's performance is to clean up your computer's
registry. This is where the files are kept that tell your computer how to run. Over time, these
files can become corrupt. Look for registry cleaning software and download it onto your
computer. This should also be run after scanning your computer for viruses.
Finally, upgrade the RAM (this is the memory of your computer). If there's not enough memory,
your computer will slow down.
Most importantly, don't let the waning state of the economy prevent you from having a computer
that runs efficiently. Try these steps and your computer's performance is guaranteed to
improve.
Gina Clark may be contacted at gina_clark@live.com
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Gina Clark writes on computers and technology. Click here to learn additional tips to help improve the performance of your
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