Don’t Buy a New Computer – Optimize the One You Have

If your computer is driving you crazy and you’re tempted to throw it out the window and go get a new one, wait! A few simple steps can get your beloved PC or laptop back to the machine it once was, and regular maintenance will ensure it will continue running efficiently for years. Here’s help for the most common complaints.

My computer takes forever to boot up, and then runs so slow I’m going crazy. If you can go for a run and get back before your computer boots up, it’s full of clutter that is slowing it down. The brain of your computer – the Registry – becomes overloaded over time with duplicate files, unneeded and large files, and computer errors. Running a free scan of ChicaPC-Fix® will tell you in minutes exactly what is slowing your computer down with a detailed report. Then it will fix the first 25 errors for free. Even better? The full version will fix unlimited errors. Running ChicaPC-Fix® weekly will ensure your Registry won’t become bogged down again with all those unnecessary files.

My computer is acting weird. If your computer is doing some odd things, it may have picked up a virus or another bit of malware somewhere. Run a free scan of ChicaPC-Shield®, and it will quickly find any hidden malware lurking on your computer, then quarantine and destroy it. Go a step further with the full version, and automatically be blocked from malicious sites and get continuous updates.

Remember to take the time to update Windows. Even though it’s a pain to reboot at the end, it’s an important of your computer maintenance. Everything from security patches to new software updates are included in these Updates, and you will want to have the latest version of everything running on your machine. Don’t forget to uninstall any programs you don’t use too – don’t let unnecessary items take up valuable space.

Mere minutes a week will keep your computer – and yourself – happy!

 

Angela Skinner Mullen
Angela leads a caffeine-fueled life chasing her kids around town. She holds degrees in Communications and Marketing, and worked in marketing management in both publishing and technology fields before going freelance. While some think she is obsessive-compulsive about correct usage and grammar, she prefers to think of herself as paying great attention to detail. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two kids, two cats, a frog, and a very large dog. Most likely to be found working from a Coffee Bean in Los Angeles, laptop on and latte in hand.

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