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Optimizing Your Windows 7 Experience

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tips

As the most recent release in Microsoft’s line of Windows operating systems, Windows 7 has provided users with an improved Windows experience over all previous versions, especially the lackluster Windows Vista that received its fair share of criticism.

Just like every other PC and operating system, however, you will notice some  decrease in performance over time. It doesn’t matter how fast your processor is or how much memory you have  or how big your hard drive is, every computer will experience this. Even Windows 7 PCs.

Despite this, there are steps you can take to improve your Windows 7 experience …

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3 Ways to Protect Your Computer From Internet Viruses

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Internet Tips & Tricks, Windows Tips

We’ve all heard about the unimaginable havoc that can be wreaked on a computer, including loss of important documents, photos, and other files. This is why it is so important to take precautionary measures to be prepared and keep your computer safe from viruses, malware, and other harmful internet threats.

If you follow our three steps to protecting your computer, you can rest assured that you are prepared in advance.…

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Laptop Computer Maintenance Provides Increased Battery Performance

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer Maintenance Tips
One issue that every laptop owner is concerned with is battery life. After all, the whole purpose of a laptop is portability, and being tied down to a cord is not exactly everyone’s idea of mobility.
While laptop battery life has improved over time, so has the computing power capabilities of many laptops. This is a trade-off since increased computing power usually equals decreased battery life.
The best way to maintain maximum battery performance is to perform regular computer maintenance. This entails performing two of the most critical maintenance tasks, both of which can be accomplished from any Windows PC.
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7 Easy Way to Speed Up Your PC

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer Maintenance Tips

Over time, the speed of all computers running Microsoft Windows will decrease. It’s like the natural aging process. But also like the natural aging process, there are steps you can take to improve the performance and help your PC run sustain smoother performance over time.

You will notice the aging, as your PC begins taking more time to respond, or open files and folders. You may even notice a decrease in the speed of your Internet connection.

Here are 7 great steps you can take to improve your computer’s performance.…

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Why & How to Back Up Your Important Files and Photos

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer Maintenance Tutorials, Windows Tutorials
In today’s day in age, when we have gigabytes (or even terabytes) of important items in digital form, it is very important to regularly back up all of your “can’t lose” files to an external backup drive (or an online storage solution). There’s an infinite number of problems that could suddenly render your computer and its locally stored files useless. Viruses, system crashes, and hardware failures are just a few of this potential problems that could occur without warning.
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