Tag: Windows 7

Remove unused software to help speed up your PC

remove unused programs to speed up your computerEven small programs can consume your computer’s system resources which leads to computer slow down, crashes and freezes. When your Windows system resources are low your computer has less processing power for each application.

Having even a few unnecessary programs can unnecessarily hog system resources. In addition, many programs launch in the background as Windows starts up, which can begin slowing down your computer before you even begin using it.

To alleviate this problem, Windows has a tool that allows your to remove programs that you don’t need or want anymore.  Even if you have a new operating system, such

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Ways to Keep your Windows Desktop Organized

Fences for Windows Desktop organizationIn addition to the toolbar and shortcuts used in Windows, there are more modifications you can utilize to create a more efficient and functional desktop to suit more of your needs. These third party Windows programs offer what the standard interface does not… and they’re all free.…

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Ensuring Maximum Performance on Windows 7 Systems

A while back we shared some tips on how to make Windows Vista perform at a faster and more efficient manner.  Now we want to do that for Windows 7 but not to only say the same things but to build on it and add some other tips Vista users may use as well.

Disabling Search Index

Since Vista, Microsoft has incorporated a neat feature in Windows 7 that’s very accessible, the search function.  Pressing “Start” or the WINDOWS button there is a small search field on the bottom that functions very similarly with Mac’s Quicksilver.  The difference is that …

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3 Computer Myths that Won’t Help Speed Up Your PC

There is so much information on the internet.  A simple Google search on PC optimizing or PC maintenance may have even brought you to us.  However, there is a reason Google, or random websites are not allowed to be used a resource for academia or considered reliable information.

The reason is, because a lot of the time they just don’t provide accurate and reliable information.  At Free Computer Maintenance we strive to provide you the latest and most accurate information.  There are popular windows tips out on the web that claim they can increase your system’s performance but in reality …

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Ways to Customize your Windows 7 PC

There is always something appealing about going to someone else’s house.  You get to see how they live and how they do their everyday lives.  There is no different feeling for myself when I see how someone else uses their computer.  This is particularly in seeing what they use their computer for, what kind of programs and particularly how they have customized their computer.  Here are some ways make your computer look unique by personalizing Windows 7.…

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