Before you use the Sledgehammer
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Have you found that your computer is running a little on the slow side recently? Been tempted to take a sledgehammer to it? Before you do that, you might want to see if we can help you!
Over time a PC will build up unwanted registry entries, unused programs and general clutter, which are the biggest contributing factors in reducing the speed at which systems run.
To help resolve these problems – and rescue you from the verge of insanity here are some tips for giving your computer a clean up to help it run more efficiently:
1. Review your programs
With so much free software available to download, it’s easy to start accumulating unwanted programs that you rarely use. We recommend that you review and uninstall any programs that you don’t use.
2. Clear out temporary files
When you visit a website, some files are saved to your computer to make it faster when visiting that site again.
3. Update anti-virus & anti-spyware software
If you’re using the internet or email we highly recommend that you have anti-virus, anti-spyware and malware software loaded onto your computer. It is important that you keep these updated and run them regularly.
4. Run Windows Update
It is important that you install the latest security updates otherwise you are open to hackers.
5. Duplication of information
If you save files to your computer to work on, plus you also have the same document saved as an attachment in an email, you’re doubling the amount of storage space taken up.
6. Add more hardware
There are many options available should you need more space.Typically you could install an external hard drive.
7. Compressing pictures
Digital pictures can take up vast amounts of storage space on your hard drive or memory card.
8. Upgrading RAM
If memory is a problem, your computer will be slow whenever you start a new application. Talk to your IT expert about installing more RAM
9. Give your computer a physical clean inside and out!
lots of Products are available to do this but dust clogging cooling grills even your mouse will hinder performance.
We at MBM are happy to discuss your needs from one laptop to a hundred seats we can help you keep on top of your computer maintenance Contact MBM today.