Author: Michael Garrett

3 Ways to Protect Your Computer From Internet Viruses

We’ve all heard about the unimaginable havoc that can be wreaked on a computer, including loss of important documents, photos, and other files. This is why it is so important to take precautionary measures to be prepared and keep your computer safe from viruses, malware, and other harmful internet threats.

If you follow our three steps to protecting your computer, you can rest assured that you are prepared in advance.…

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Laptop Computer Maintenance Provides Increased Battery Performance

One issue that every laptop owner is concerned with is battery life. After all, the whole purpose of a laptop is portability, and being tied down to a cord is not exactly everyone’s idea of mobility.
While laptop battery life has improved over time, so has the computing power capabilities of many laptops. This is a trade-off since increased computing power usually equals decreased battery life.
The best way to maintain maximum battery performance is to perform regular computer maintenance. This entails performing two of the most critical maintenance tasks, both of which can be accomplished from any Windows PC.
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7 Easy Way to Speed Up Your PC

Over time, the speed of all computers running Microsoft Windows will decrease. It’s like the natural aging process. But also like the natural aging process, there are steps you can take to improve the performance and help your PC run sustain smoother performance over time.

You will notice the aging, as your PC begins taking more time to respond, or open files and folders. You may even notice a decrease in the speed of your Internet connection.

Here are 7 great steps you can take to improve your computer’s performance.…

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Why & How to Back Up Your Important Files and Photos

In today’s day in age, when we have gigabytes (or even terabytes) of important items in digital form, it is very important to regularly back up all of your “can’t lose” files to an external backup drive (or an online storage solution). There’s an infinite number of problems that could suddenly render your computer and its locally stored files useless. Viruses, system crashes, and hardware failures are just a few of this potential problems that could occur without warning.
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5 Important Tasks That Should Be On Your PC Maintenance Checklist

PC maintenance checklistOptimize your PC by performing 5 important computer maintenance tasks. A computer becomes slow over time with regular everyday use. To optimize your PC it is advisable to go through a general checklist of computer maintenance tasks. Having a computer maintenance checklist offers many advantages, such as becoming more familiar with the average performance of your PC. Ensure to perform regular PC maintenance to attain the fastest speeds your computer can achieve.

There are many tasks related to computer maintenance that optimize your PC. For the sake of simplicity you can narrow it down to 5 important tasks that should …

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