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Safely Close and Restart All Running Programs on Windows in the Blink of an Eye

Many of the tasks that can be performed on a personal computer these days require you to close all currently running programs.

Almost every installer asks you to close all other applications to minimize conflicts and to avoid replacing in-use files. Other high-end tasks, such as burning CD’s and defragmenting or scanning hard drives can slow down or even fail when other processes suddenly begin running, like background programs, screensavers or a scheduled task.

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Posted August 5th, 2009 & Last Updated Aug 7, 2009
in the Category(ies) Tips | 3 Responses »

How to Delete Remembered Network Passwords in Windows and Why

Deleting remembered network passwords will help ensure others are not able to access confidential or personal information at home and at work.

Recently we have gone over several tips for cleaning up your computer and how important it is to practice safe password procedures. When using a password it is best to construct a strong, easy to remember password by using a combination of numbers, letters and symbols. In addition, it is recommended that you use different passwords for different web sites. It’s also a safe bet to delete any e-mails you might receive regarding usernames and passwords, just in case the unfortunate happens and your e-mail account is hacked into giving hackers unadulterated access to online accounts.

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Posted July 24th, 2009 in the Category(ies) Tips | 1 Response »

Tips for Computer Clean-up and Maintenance

To prevent any long-lasting issues from affecting your computer, you should perform regular maintenance.

Unfortunately, most of us may find that we do not understand the mechanics of our computers or are merely intimidated by any clean-up attempt that is necessary. Below you will find some quick and easy steps to take in order to ensure your computer continues to work as smoothly as possible.

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Posted July 23rd, 2009 in the Category(ies) Tips | No Response »

Tips on How To Clean Your Vista Drive

Are you using the Vista operating system and finding you have little or no space left on your drive and wondering how do you safely solve this dilemma?

If you are using Windows Vista and wish to free-up hard drive space, then you can follow 4 simple tips that help you perform this task without damaging your system or deleting important files. While some of the clean-up utilities offered by Windows Vista can certainly assist you in this endeavour, they can’t seem to quite figure out which files to keep and which should be trashed. You may ultimately risk deleting an important file or document. The four quick tips below will help you ease the frustration of cleaning up your Vista hard drive.

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Posted July 20th, 2009 in the Category(ies) Tips | No Response »