Sep 06 2009

How do I speed up my computer without paying for anything?

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1. # Hey hey hey!on 06 Sep 2009 at 5:53 pm

   

   Hmmm… For those that recommended overclocking, I dont recommend this, because, it slows your computer down from (in my opinion) heat stress.

   OK… Speeding up your computer… Well, there are several options you can do.

   1. Get and install a lighter, slimmer version of an Internet Browser (I use Google Chrome, fantastic, and prevents internet crashes )
   2. Do disk cleanup to your hard drive. As your computer gets older, it gets slower because it has to recollect files which have been moving further and further apart. This may slow your computer down for a few hours, but believe me, finding files is a lot faster (after it is done)
   3. Turn off things that you don’t need. Even when the computer is idle, a lot more RAM is needed. So for example, rememember that Steam account that you got last month and never use? Turn it off. Or MSN, turn it off if you dont need it, etc, etc.
   4. Get slimmed down versions of programs. For example, remember that huge bloated Adobe Acrobat Reader? Well, ditch it in favour of something that does the job the same and slimmer. Like Foxit PDF reader, for example.
   5. Do a scan for viruses which maybe slowing your PC down. I recommend Avira, does the job nicely, and it’s free
   6. Get rid of trial and old programs. The irratable thing about Trial programs is the fact that they will almost guarantee to ask for some £££ from you. In which, dont cough up your dosh, and instead opt for some open source software.
   7. Clean out your recycle bin. RAM is still used to support the Recycle Bin. Clean it out, more RAM to work with

   And etc. Hope that helps.

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