Year: 2011

How to use CHKDSK to help with computer maintenance

Troubleshooting computer problems can be a tedious task without the proper tools. Luckily, Microsoft includes multiple useful utilities to help with computer problems.

PC troubleshooting is a breeze when using the CHKDSK (check disk) utility in Windows. Troubleshooting disk errors can be done in the command prompt, however a much more user-friendly option is available. Use CHKDSK to review damaged files, disk errors, and much more.

Ensure that you backup your important files and documents before beginning any PC troubleshooting. After saving important files and documents the next safety step to take is to make sure your computer will have …

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5 Useful & Time-Saving Windows Tricks

There are many shortcuts and little known secrets about the Windows operating system that can help can increase the quality of your user experience and the functionality of your computer.

Here are 5 ways to not only enhance your Windows user experience, but to also wow and intrigue people that are watching you use your computer.…

How to speed up your PC for free

Before I learned the information I now know about PCs, my computers all had one thing in common;  they were slow and self destructive.  Being an uninformed PC user, I made many common computer maintenance mistakes as it was not uncommon for my computers to periodically crash or for them to experience long boot times.

I thought it was because my computer was out-of-date and I because I didn’t have expensive hardware and software.  Little did I know, however, that there are many things you can do to speed up your PC for free.

If you can relate, here are …

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Need a computer tune-up? Free computer maintenance makes a PC tune-up easy

Need a computer tune-up?Need a computer tune up? The best computer maintenance to get is free computer maintenance. PC maintenance can be a hassle, but luckily there are ways to perform a PC tune up with very little distress.

The tools necessary for free computer maintenance are already on your computer, which makes the entire process free of charge. Learn how to perform a free computer tune up and never pay for expensive tune up programs again.…

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How to fix a virus-infected computer

How to fix a virus infected computerComputer viruses, like human diseases, can widely vary in terms of deadliness, longevity and ease of treatment or removal.

If you are trying to fix a virus-infected computer, there are certain steps you can take no matter what the problem is, whether it’s a virus or malware.

Here are some tips to get your virus-infected PC back to its original, working state.…

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