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A computer is a complex and sophisticated machine which needs a regular tune-up just like any other machine. Learn how to optimize a computer from a computer specialist in this free video series on computer maintenance.
There are 25 videos in this series:
By eliminating unused programs and optimizing the remaining programs, computer users can make their hard drives run faster and more efficiently. Optimize a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When downloading programs to optimize a computer, users should create a directory to keep track of downloaded files. Set up a downloads folder on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Download the AVG anti-virus program when optimizing a computer and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the AVG anti-virus program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, download Spybot software and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, download the Firefox browser and save it to a folder created for downloads. Download the Firefox Internet browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Trial software programs, which often expire after 60 days, should be removed from the hard drive when optimizing a computer. Delete trial computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Remove unused programs when optimizing a computer to make the hard drive run more efficiently. Find and remove unused computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Unused software programs, especially ones which compete with the active programs, should be deleted when optimizing a computer. Delete unused computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Use Norton anti-virus software when optimizing a computer to locate and remove remnants of deleted programs. Run anti-virus software with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, reboot to allow cleanup changes to take effect. Reboot a computer when optimizing it with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, use the Control Panel utility to get a list of all programs, which will allow users to decide which ones to keep. Use the control panel to review computer programs with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
The virus definition files of the AVG anti-virus software should always be updated before optimizing a computer. Install AVG anti-virus software on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Scan a computer with AVG anti-virus software to check for viruses and assess the protection level of a computer. Use AVG anti-virus software to scan a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer,install a Firefox browser while running a virus check to multitask and save time. Install the Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
The "Lock the Taskbar" option should be disabled when configuring the Firefox browser to optimize a computer. Configure a Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Press down the control and the T key in the Firefox browser to create a new tab for browsing. Customize the Firefox browser with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
The default settings of the Spybot spyware software program will work well when optimizing a computer. Install the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
The first step when running the Spybot spyware software program to optimize a computer involves the creation of a registry backup. Configure the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Remove unprotected cookies, which allow remote users to infiltrate a hard drive, from a computer using Spybot spyware when optimizing a computer. Review cookies with the Spybot spyware program using the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, use the report from the AVG anti-virus program to evaluate potential threats to a hard drive. Evaluate a report from the AVG anti-virus program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Use Spybot spyware to scan a hard drive for potential problems when optimizing a computer. Check for software problems using the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Spybot software will recommend changes and repairs to optimize a computer. Evaluate the results from running the Spybot spyware program with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Get rid of unused software programs, which slow down a computer, by uninstalling them during the optimization process. Uninstall programs on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, select the option for automatic update checks to keep software programs up to date. Check for program updates on a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
When optimizing a computer, get rid of clutter such as unused programs to make a computer run faster and more efficiently. Improve the functionality and control of a computer with the tech tips in this free video on computer maintenance from a computer repair professional.
Computers are complex machines built upon very simple principles. They perform arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform digital information moving at lightning speed into usable human data. A personal computer's job is to help a user create, manipulate, deliver, receive or delete media content. This is a simple, sterile definition that sounds uninteresting on the surface. Nevertheless, these fundamental functions mimic human ability in some surprising ways. Therefore, the computer is increasingly becoming an engine of the imagination, a platform for the digital life. In this free video series on computers, computer specialist Bill Powers shares maintenance tips for improving the efficiency of a computer. Powers takes users through the entire optimization process, from downloading and installing spyware and anti-virus software, to configuring this software to using AVG anti-virus software and Spybot spyware software to improve the efficiency of a hard drive. Learn how to uninstall unused programs and remove unprotected cookies to make the hard drive run faster and more effectively.
Bill Powers Bill Powers has been working on computers for more than 20 years. He has created DOS, Linux and Windows programs for customers. Powers is currently an IT technician for companies in Lansing, Mich.dkdk
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