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How to use ReadyBoost in Windows 7 to speed up your PC

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tutorials

If you are running Windows 7 on your PC, and you have an unused USB flash drive, then you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your system.  Using a fairly new concept, ReadyBoost, allows you to use flash memory—like a USB flash drive or a memory card—to virtually add system memory and improve performance without having to physically open your computer to add standard memory modules.

Check out this short video from Mike Agerbo of GetConnectedTV to get a better understanding of how ReadyBoost works in Windows 7.

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to turn ReadyBoost on or off …

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How to Use Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 to Speed Up Your PC

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tutorials

When the data that is stored on your computer hard drive becomes fragmented, it slows the overall performance of your computer system. This is because when files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk as a file is opened (to piece it back together), which can result in significantly longer load and response times.

The Disk Defragmenter utility built into Windows 7 is designed to consolidate fragmented files and folders on your computer’s hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. Having your files stored neatly end to end in this manner greatly increases …

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3 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Slow PC

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer Maintenance Tips

It’s inevitable. Over time, as you use your computer, you will gradually notice a decrease in performance. Especially if you never perform any sort of maintenance.

It’s a lot like your car. The more you drive it, the more maintenance you will have to perform. You get oil changes every 3000 miles, replace filters, replace and rotate tires, and many other things. If you don’t regularly perform this maintenance, your car’s performance will degrade to the point where you can no longer drive it.

Similarly, if you don’t perform regular maintenance on your computer, its performance will degrade to the …

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Fix Software Install/Uninstall Problems with Microsoft’s New Utility

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Computer News

If you have been experiencing issues with installing or uninstalling software on your Windows computer, your solution may now be in sight.

Microsoft has now released a Fix-It to diagnose problematic installing and uninstalling issues. Although it is usually not a problem to install or uninstall most Windows software, problems can occur during this process, causing programs to not install or uninstall properly.

“Installation issues are often caused by missing dependencies, for instance when a program that requires the Microsoft .NET Framework needs to be installed without the proper Framework version installed on the system, states Windows 7 News.…

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How to Password-Protect Your USB Flash Drive

Posted on by Michael Garrett Posted in Windows Tips

USB flash drives are so inexpensive now that everybody has one. We use them to store family photos and videos, important documents from work, and just about any other type of file that we need quick and easy access to.

But what if you lose your USB flash drive? Or it ends up in the wrong hands? USB drives lack the password protection of cloud storage, so how can you be certain that your private data is not being accessed by meddlesome individuals?

Luckily, with the help of the BitLocker Drive Encryption utility in Windows 7, you can secure and …

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