10
Tips to SPEED up your PC
1.Let your PC boot up completely before
opening any applications.
2.Refresh the desktop after closing any
application. This will remove any unused files from the RAM.
3.Do not set very large file size images as
your wallpaper. Do not keep a wallpaper at all if your PC is low on RAM (less
than 64 MB).
4.Do not clutter your Desktop with a lot of
shortcuts. Each shortcut on the desktop uses up to 500 bytes of RAM
5.Empty the recycle bin regularly. The files
are not really deleted from your hard drive until you empty the recycle bin.
6.Delete the temporary internet files
regularly.
7.Defragment your hard drive once every two
months. This will free up a lot of space on your hard drive and rearrange the
files so that your applications run faster.
8.Always make two partitions in your hard
drive. Install all large Softwares (like PSP, Photoshop, 3DS Max etc) in the
second partition. Windows uses all the available empty space in C drive as
virtual memory when your Computer RAM is full. Keep the C Drive as empty as
possible.
9.When installing new Softwares disable the
option of having a tray icon. The tray icons use up available RAM, and also
slow down the booting of your PC. Also disable the option of starting the
application automatically when the PC boots. You can disable these
options later on also from the Tools or preferences menu in your
application.
10. Protect your PC from dust. Dust causes
the CPU cooling fan to jam and slow down thereby gradually heating your CPU and
affecting the processing speed. Use compressed air to blow out any dust
from the CPU. Never use vacuum.
RAM IS THE WORKING AREA (DESKTOP) OF THE CPU,
KEEP IT AS EMPTY AND UNCLUTTERED AS POSSIBLE!
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About The Author
Rohit Tokhi is the owner of www.osCommerceShoppingCart.com
and specializes in creating online shopping carts in PHP. He is also the
co-owner of www.ElementsWebServices.com and has written
several articles on Computer, Internet and related subjects.