These topics include computer maintenance, security and Internet web browsing tips. We hope these tips help you to develope good computer repair, maintenance and troubleshooting skills that will last many years.
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Scan for Spyware - Free tools that will yield instant results. |
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Virus Scan : Free and commercial options for antivirus. |
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Run a thorough HDD scan: Your hard drive may have physical defects. Learn how to fix them. |
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Defrag Your Hard Drive : Now that we know where the bad clusters are. Let's organize the data. |
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Update Windows : Windows is constantly patching security holes. |
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UserGroups - Running as admin can compromise security. Learn how to create a safe usergroup. |
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Registry Cleaners : A bloated registry can cause all kinds of havoc with your computer. |
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Secure Your Network : Enable WPA on your NAT router to encrypt your network. |
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Limit Startup Programs : Use msconfig to improve startup speeds. |
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Backup Your Data - Before we go further. Backup your important data. |
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Change Passwords : Get on a schedule and change your passwords frequently. |
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-Download Firefox : You may receive less spyware by using an alternative web browser |
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