Optimization and things

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Now that you are here, I will tell you what I know about computer optimization. It isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds.

Optimizing your own computer could save you some cash. Optimizing will also help you get familiar with it. I like to feel comfortable on a new computer before I start depending on it, and this is a good way to see how things work.

Don't get me wrong, I think the Geek Squad and Fire Dog have their place. I just believe it's better to spend your own money the way you want, not the way you are told.

First off we will need to get a start up program manager installed.
It's easy and will make a big difference in how long your computer takes to start up.

Get it at this site, Microsoft Tech Net site, down load and install it. Take a look at what you have starting up. Then come back to finish the rest of the article.

It's really easy to do, just uncheck the box to the left of what you
don't want to run, thats all there is to it. Google the things that you are not sure about.

After the start ups are set I like to use CCleaner, another free utility. It cleans out temporary files and lots more. Get it here, CCleaner, then use it.

I would suggest UN-installing some programs now. Your computer comes with all kinds of trial software pre-installed on it.
You never use most of it, and if you do, it expires and it's not as useful as it once was. Not to worry, you can replace Office and photo software for free too. I will show you in an other article.

Re-boot the computer after you are done getting rid of useless programs.

Now we need to get rid of Spy-ware and other assorted Mal-ware and virus type stuff. This will help to get rid of pop up windows and browser high-jackers. These steps are worth taking. You need to get spybot; get it here, Spybots Home page. Make sure to up-date the signatures and then run it. Follow the directions and you will be fine.

That should get rid of some of the big chunks; any way stay tuned as I will write more on the subject of keeping your computer running like new; or should I say better than new.

Thanks to:
the GeekSite
thegate101.com
GeekSquadDog.com

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Here is a bit of news. I got the MultiBlog page up and working. You can find it here at the MultiBlog page.You can check on the recently updated blogs and the BlogGate News at

the same time, not to mention the Link Blog. It’s not that big of a deal, but it was fun to set up.

I think it will make posting to your blog and monitoring the gate easier. Thanks for reading the Blog Gate blogs blog’s.

(SW)

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