For many novice users, one of thier biggest concerns is protecting their PCs from viruses and malware. Why should you spend hundreds of pounds just for your computer to become slow and useless?
Well, good news, I am here to help with 6 quick steps to improving performance on your computer, keeping everything easy to find and protecting it from viruses.
1. Install Malware Bytes at http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
Run it every week, it will delete all malware and protect you.
2. Install a good Anti-virus. I suggest Microsoft Security Essentials, it is free and works flawlessly
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials
3. Install CCleaner at http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
CCleaner will help you remove temporary files that you do not need as well as hidden files that are taking up space that you didnt know about. You can also use it to remove start-up items that slow down your computer at start-up. Run once a week
4. Install Defraggler at http://www.piriform.com/defraggler
The windows defrag is a bit weak and will leave holes. Use Defraggler for the best clean. Use every week or month dependant upon PC usage.
5. Make a folder system.
If you keep all your files tidy and in folders, you will greatly reduce the time it will take to find things. When used with the next thing on the list, you will save loads of time.
6. Name all your files.
Name your files suitably and smartly! This will save you the hassle of opening things to find what they are.
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