Ways a Well Optimized Computer Can Get More Things Done

We all know the basic truth that when a computer has been running for a few years into its lifespan, it tends to slow down a bit. As its workload increases, the computer slows down considerably. Also over time, unneeded files and programs fragments the hard disk and neglecting to clean out through regular maintenance adds up to slow down computer speed and performance.

To get your computer up to speed again, performing optimization through maintenance should be done on a regular basis. When a computer is regularly optimized, it achieves two things:

1. A well optimized computer brings back peak performance to more things get done faster. This is particularly important if the computer is used for work, business, or educational purposes like research and studying.

2. A well optimized computer means you don’t need to spend a dime on so-called software or programs that make grandiose claims that if you run their program your computer will run better and faster.

We’ll get back to number 1 to show you ways on how to properly optimize your computer. As for number 2, you need to realize now that you can perform maintenance optimization regularly for free. Software and programs with wild claims of optimizing your computer automatically, in reality, will do virtually nothing and are outright scams. This includes antivirus and malware software that sell add-on optimization tools that cost around $20 or less. Unless you’re running Windows 9x versions, all Windows today and even Apple computers have built-in optimization tools that are more than enough to keep your computer well maintained and in peak performance.

So going back to number 1, perhaps some do’s and don’ts reminders can first show you what and what not to do.

DO NOT:

§  Use Internet Explorer or IE based browsers like MSN Explorer.

§  Use Outlook or Outlook Express.

§  Open e-mail attachments that are questionable or suspicious or not expecting, no matter who sent them.

§  Respond to spam messages and e-mails using unsubscribed links.

§  Visit questionable and untrusted website.

PLEASE DO:

§  Always have an updated antivirus program running and keep that firewall up with no poked holes into it.

§  Have your computer automatically install all the latest security updates.

§  Delete all unsolicited e-mails containing attachments without reading them.

And most of all, perform regular optimization maintenance.

Disable transparency effects

These special effects look impressive, but use up too much of your PC’s resources. Turn off these effects and instead, go for that classic Windows look, to speed up your computer’s performance.

Disable unnecessary startup programs

Several programs contain a component that automatically runs at startup. While this is convenient for programs you use often, running unwanted software at startup could slow down your computer.

Disable shadows and animations

Shadows and animations look nice onscreen, but, they unnecessarily add to the CPU’s (Central Processing Unit) load.

Uninstall unnecessary programs

You need to uninstall programs you no longer need or use, especially those trial versions you installed and forgot about. Such programs take up memory and eventually slow down the computer.

And of course, don’t forget to regularly defragment the hard disk, running disk cleanup, restarting you computer at least once a week after you turn it on, and running only one antivirus protection program.