Introduction
In this article I will clearly spell out the most effective steps you
can take in order to increase the performance of your computer and
enhance your computing experience.
More Memory (RAM)
If your computer has less then 256 MB of memory you may want to
consider adding more. If you don't know how much memory you have: right
click my computer, go to properties and look towards the bottom of the
dialog box.
Memory
is where the computer stores open files or programs in order to give
the processor quick access. To put it simply more memory means more
speed and stability. You can buy memory online or visit your local Best
Buy where they can install it for you if you don't feel comfortable
doing it yourself.
Defrag your computer
Imagine a filing cabinet that is out of order, you would have to look
harder for your files just as a computer would when it is fragmented.
Over time your computer will become fragmented. When your computer is
fragmented it has to work harder to do just about anything a computer
can do. Defragging your computer is essential for computer performance
and stability.
Diskeeper
is by far the most effective and efficient defrag program I have ever
used. With Diskeeper you can defrag your computer without having to
close other programs. You also have a "set it and forget it" feature
that enables you to set your computer to defrag any time without having
to think about defragging ever again. Most notably this defrag program
gives your computer a clear performance boost.
Remove adware & spyware
If you frequently receive popups while not surfing the Web you may have
excessive amounts of adware or spyware on your computer. By removing
the adware and spyware you will not only receive a performance boost
but you will enhance your computing experience by removing bothersome
ads.
Ad-Aware
and Spybot Search and Destroy are both free programs that will scan
your computer for adware and spyware and allow you to remove it with
ease.
Surf the Web faster
Firefox (getfirefox.com) is a new browser that is faster and more
secure then Internet Explorer. With Firefox you can download and
install extensions which "plug in" and give the browser more functions.
For example I currently have extensions that tell me the weather and
block online advertisements. Download and install this program today
and replace your current browser which most likely is Internet Explorer.
