05 March 2008

How to Make Life Easier on Your Computer (Windows)

Steps

  1. Download Mozilla Firefox or Opera browser, they are two of the best browsers out there - fast, pop-up free, tabbed browsing, themes, and more!
  2. Make sure your anti-virus is up to date, if you have not already purchased McAfee or another non free service I suggest using AVG's free anti virus software, it's amazing...
  3. Install anti-spyware/adware software. Spybot, Ad-aware provide good protection, and are both free for private use. They keep your computer clean of keyloggers and other spyware.
  4. Get organized, although many people believe that using many folders to categorize all your things on your desktop can be a pain (clicking in and out of each folder), it really helps when you have many icons, use folders for, Music, Games, Websites (written sites that you wrote), and if you have a family computer, use folder like "Mom's Things" or "Sara's Folder" etc.

Tips

  • Make use of the Defragmentation on your computer:
  • Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools
  • It will speed up your computer a lot when it's running sluggishly
  • Always use a Anti-Virus software

Warnings

  • Always watch what you are downloading! Spyware is out there!

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