Free
Software to Keep Your Computer Happy
I do a lot of work with individuals and small businesses
that can’t afford to have an IT staff.
Most of these users are not computer savvy. To them the
computer is a tool that they push a button to turn-on and when it doesn’t work
they call me.
Most of my clients use their computer to do e-mail, write word
documents, use excel for spreadsheets, and browse the internet. Some of my
clients use the computer to make marketing materials.
They like all of us want a computer to be dependable, work
for us without crashing, and run fast.
Having worked with micro computers for 30 years (from
building computers-to writing software code- to networking pcs-to using
software-to teaching how-to use software), I have learned a lot about software
and hardware and how to keep the computer humming. Yes, I am a user-friendly
computer geek.
To keep my clients and my computers humming, I use these four
(4) free programs. Don’t be fooled by the price tag of being free these program
are very good.
1. CC Cleaner - this
removes the clutter.
It has two options that I use.
Option 1 - removes temporary files, erases browser history and erases unwanted Microsoft and Adobe application history. The erasing of the history makes the browser faster and the computer faster. I use this option every week.
It has two options that I use.
Option 1 - removes temporary files, erases browser history and erases unwanted Microsoft and Adobe application history. The erasing of the history makes the browser faster and the computer faster. I use this option every week.
Option 2 - cleans-up the Windows registry. I run this option about once a month. The registry is the computers directory of contents for all the software on the hard drive. Running this option keeps the registry clean.
2. Spybot Search and
Destroy - antispyware.
I have been using this software for years to root out those pesky malware, adware, and other bad guys. I run this software about once a month. The virus protection software keeps the computer free of this but just in case something slips by the virus protection software I have a backup to keep the computer clean.
I have been using this software for years to root out those pesky malware, adware, and other bad guys. I run this software about once a month. The virus protection software keeps the computer free of this but just in case something slips by the virus protection software I have a backup to keep the computer clean.
3. SmartDefrag to
organize the hard drive.
As files are created, then deleted, then more files created gaps are created on the hard drive. When new files are saved, they fill-in those gaps. Unfortunately the files being saved are being scattered around the hard drive. The more the files are scattered the bigger hit you take on drive performance.
As files are created, then deleted, then more files created gaps are created on the hard drive. When new files are saved, they fill-in those gaps. Unfortunately the files being saved are being scattered around the hard drive. The more the files are scattered the bigger hit you take on drive performance.
SmartDefrag puts the files back in order thus increasing
drive performance. I run this software about once every three months.
4. I use the AVG
Anti-Virus Free Edition software for Virus Protection.
I would remind folks that anti-virus software needs to have
daily Web access for updates. The application might not have an update every
day but it is good to let the software check-in.
Where to Get the Software:
To get a copy of any of these applications go to the
computer tech site cnet.com. Their direct software site is download.com.
Under promise over deliver, get Cliff when you need help.
Contact Cliff at cliff@cliffping.com web site: cliffping.com
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