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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Three Quick Fixes to a Slow ComputerHang-ups and freezes give both you and your computer a bad day. If your computer is running slower than usual,
it may be infected with a virus or you may be running it beyond its limits. There are three quick fixes to unresponsive computers.
* Add More RAM
A very effective way to boost your computer’s speed is to increase your RAM or random access memory.
RAM is the place where your computer stores temporary information that is needed to maintain open applications. With more
RAM, your computer can store more information and consequently run more applications.
If you run out of RAM, you will
experience choppy videos and music, and stuttered responses to keyboard and mouse commands. You can increase your RAM by upgrading
or adding more RAM modules. RAM modules can have a capacity of 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB.
* Run Antivirus and Antispyware
Software
Viruses, spyware, adware and malware all reduce your computer’s speed. These malicious programs can run
stealthily in the background and hijack your files and processes. To deal with these threats, scan your computer frequently
— especially after surfing the Web.
There are many good antiviruses and antispyware software available for free
on the Internet, but the best way to stay protected is to purchase paid software that offer real time protection. With real
time protection, viruses and unwanted files can be spotted, blocked or removed the moment they enter or attempt to breach
your system.
* Close Unnecessary Applications
A very simple way to deal with a lazy computer is to decrease its
workload! If you are fond of running many programs in the background, close those that you do not immediately need and keep
the number of open applications at a minimum. With fewer tasks to juggle, your computer can better manage your open applications.
Try out these quick and easy fixes and watch your computer speeds soar!
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