Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Computer ~ TRICKY TECH

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No-one wants their computer to operate sluggishly or ineffectively. With such incredible technological possibilities available to us in this day and age, we expect the computers we use to process and deliver information rapidly, reliably and accurately.There are a number of quite straightforward guidelines that can be followed to increase the speed at which computers of different types (including terminal emulators) run, operate effectively and protect your privacy in online environments. These include:1: ?Protecting your computer from viruses and removing spywareThe existence of spyware on the computers you use puts you and your private information in jeopardy. Without you being aware or giving permission, spyware collects your personal information -- including user names and passwords -- and can markedly limit the performance of your computer. Safety scans from trusted sites and providers can help to reduce the negative impacts of spyware.Similarly, scans and services are available from credible providers to locate and remove viruses and malicious software (malware) on your computer. Quality spyware and virus removal tools typically include automatic updates that help to provide protection for your computer from other threats that may arise.2: ?Clean up and free up disk spaceA hard disk that carries an excessive amount of files will inhibit the performance and effectiveness of your computer. In this regard, disk cleanup tools (for PCs) can be infinitely useful as they identify files that can be safely deleted while making it possible for the user to decide whether they wish to delete all or some of the files identified.Disk Cleanup is particularly effective for:

????? Identifying and removing temporary internet files stored on your hard drive

????? Removing error reports and other temporary Windows files

????? Removing optional components of Windows that are not used

????? Emptying the recycle bin

????? Deleting files of particular downloaded programs which do not need to be kept.

3: ?Increase the speed at which you access dataDisk defragmentation is a useful feature of Windows that, essentially, stores files in a neater and more organised way. In contrast, disk fragmentation reduces the performance of your computer system because the response time for a computer to search its hard disk each time a file is opened is typically longer.With disk defragmentation, fragmented files and folders are consolidated so that each one has its own, single space on the disk. The result of this is that reading and writing to the disk can occur much more quickly.4: ?Check for and repair disk errorsThe more a hard drive is used, the greater the possibility of it developing bad sectors, which decrease hard disk performance and increase the difficulty of data writing (including the saving of files).The Error Checking feature of the Windows operating system scans the hard drive to search for bad sectors and file system errors. If a computer is used frequently -- such as daily, as so many are -- running the Error Checking utility can help to reduce the likelihood of data being lost.5: ?Upgrade your operating systemOn occasions when other strategies have been tried and a computer (perhaps even a Windows terminal emulator) still does not run as effectively as you expect it to, the best option is to upgrade its operating system. Before attempting such an action, it is vital to find out whether your computer can manage and run a more sophisticated and advanced system. If you are advised that it cannot, purchasing or changing to a newer computer may be the only option available to you for using a more speedy, efficient and effective computer.There are a number of steps that can be taken in an effort to increase the effectiveness of your computer. Because we all expect the technology that we use to operate in a fast and efficient way, it is important to optimise the way that a computer performs.

Kushal Tomar

About the? Author:

Kushal Tomar is a freelance writer and journalist. He writes extensively in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the US. He?s published more than 500 articles about various topics including Windows terminal emulator and terminal emulators.

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