Prune your PC
1. Computers sometimes create temporary files as
youre working or surfing the Internet. Temp files are
usually created by programmes that need to store
chunks of information (on a temporary basis) in order
to function. To get rid of these files, open My
Computer, select Properties, and click the Disk
Cleanup
button. Here. check the boxes for Temporary Files and
Recycle Bin.
Then just Click OK. Your computer will start up faster
and launch programmes more quickly.
2. The cache is where your computer stores copies of
websites youve visited. It helps to clear it out
every four months. Otherwise, when you try to access
a site, your machine first checks the cache to compare
the stored version of the web page to the current
page. Meanwhile, you have twiddle your thumbs,
waiting for the site to load. To clear the cache and
history files, go to Start menu, choose Settings,
Control Panel, Internet Options. Under Temporary
Internet Files, click Delete Files and Clear History.
3. Get rid of programmes you dont use. Go to Windows
Start menu, choose Settings, select Control Panel.
Choose Add/Remove to delete programmes you no longer
use, or games youre tired of playing.
4. Sift through spyware. If you (and/or your kids)
indulge a lot of net-surfing, chances are, youve
picked up some spyware and adware along the way. These
programmes track your actions and inundate you with
annoying pop-up windows. To get rid of them, download
a reputed spyware removal programme and run it
regularly.
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