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Computers are usually bought in top notch conditions bringing maximum performance to their users when they are new. Most users ignore the fact that their computer is bound to get slower by the day. The majority of computer users disregard proper maintenance as required. Hence, their computers gradually decline in performance. Windows newest Operating System, Windows 8 has slowly grown as it takes up the market share. Step by step procedures have been written down to ensure computer users receive the best from their money over time. 1. Remove programs from startup When programs are installed, a shortcut is created in the startup. This enables services from the program to be launched once a computer is booted. With time, the computer has many services set to be running on startup. This consumes the primary memory of the computer and exhausts the processor as unused programs are also in operation. The following steps are used to remove unwanted programs from the startup and ensure the...

USB drives are a fantastic way to share information from computer-to-computer. While many people use email to send documents, USB drives can take just about anything that your computer has and move it to another system with minimal effort. Plus, USB drives can be used to share information without actually putting it in someone’s possession. Doing so can keep sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. If you have a USB drive, though, there are still extra measures you should take to secure its contents. Continue reading for 10 easy steps that you can take to safeguard your USB drive. Proper Password Management Protects Your USB Drive First, let’s make sure that if anyone gets a hold of your USB drive, they won’t be able to use it. Insert your USB drive into your computer. Find the USB drive in your computer’s “Devices with Removable Storage” section or similar area. Right click on it and choose, “Turn on Bitlocker.” Once you choose this, Wizard will open up, and you’ll see the ...

Is your PC under par? Does it take longer to log on and load websites then it used to? Are your programs crashing more often then Evil Knieval used to? If the answers yes to all of these questions, then it’s time to give your computer a new lease of life. But we’re not talking drastic measures like buying a new one, as there are a few fixes you can do yourself (or with the help of an expert) that will restore your computer to its former glory. Here’s how you can perk up your PC. 1. Install tune-up software The quickest and easiest way to restore your PC to health is to install a free registry cleaner that’ll tune things up. In fact, some programs won’t just return your computer to its regular speed; they’ll even turbo-charge it for you so you’ll have a boost of power when you need it the most. As well as running at normal speed, your system will crash less and have more disk space available. You’ll probably even notice improvements in battery life too. 2. Back up your computer Before...

Computers have gone a long way from being glorified calculators. Most of us these days (including casual users) can't live without our computers, be it a PC, a laptop or even a tablet. And even though many have shifted to mobile forms of computer technologies, some of still remain loyal to our good old desktops. As technologies develop and computers become much more reliable with each passing generation, we get the sense that we don't need to put so much energy and effort into the hardware and software maintenance of our beloved machines. Even though that's true to some degree, it's still a good idea to have diagnostics tools at your disposal at all times so you can always know what's going on inside your box. Sometimes things break down unexpectedly and you want to be prepared for such dire occasions. If you don't want to leave anything to chance, then I have some suggestions. SIW SIW gives you an incredibly detailed description of what's going on inside ...

Are you slaving yourself to that PC in exchange of a completed coursework? Or are you catching after an oncoming deadline? The more urgent the nature of work, the higher your expectations is for that internet connection. And when it fails to deliver, there’s no telling how worse it could be. The slow net scenario Now, at an era largely characterised by instant gratification, the sight of a loading icon – the circling arrow or the bar of green – could inspire automatic groans. Nobody wants them, unless this slow net thing is epidemic in your neighbourhood. What are the causes of this slow internet connection? About.com’s “Internet for Beginners” has identified at least thirteen (13) causes . Poor hardware Incorrect router configuration Leeching internet users Un-upgraded NIC Spyware/malware infection Downloads ISP’s routing signals Outdated DNS Full browser memory cache Devices disrupt signals Old PC Open windows Unattended dialog box Take keen note these 13 represents the differen...

I have been working in an office for the better part of ten years now; and one thing that I know for sure is that if my keyboard could talk, the stories it would tell will scare even the most die-hard Stephen King fan. I am not a very social person you see, and the one thing I really like to do is to get lunch and eat it right here, on my desk. Now that may be convenient for me, but as you may have already guessed, most of the food falls directly on my keyboard, behind the desk and on my chair. I must have eaten at least 90% of my meals this way, imagine all the food residue lying everywhere. If you are like me, then you know exactly what I am talking about. Just turn your own keyboard upside down and start shaking it like a toaster. Right off the bat, you will see remnants of your last 5 meals, plus some older ones. I know that this concept might not be appealing to you, but trust me when I say that if you make a much deeper analysis using some modern forensic equipment, you can even...