It’s inevitable that your PC will slow down over time with regular use. Not only will your hardware be less efficient as it succumbs to general wear and tear but also your whole system will gradually become slower.
Fortunately, a few simple maintenance tasks can remedy this situation. Below are 5 easy to follow tips for [...]
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Often while you’re surfing the Internet you’ll see many advertisements. Some of these claiming their product will speed up your Internet connection and make websites load much faster and all sorts of similar promises. Whilst some of these claims are true, many others unfortunately aren’t. However there are some reliable measures you can adopt to [...]
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All computer users will run into problems with their system at some time or another. I know I’ve had my fair share! Most issues can be resolved by a swift reboot but occasionally you’ll come across something trickier to fix. In this article I’m going to look at the connection between the Windows registry and [...]
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Registry Repair – Is Your PC Suffering From Lag?
Posted on Dec, 16, 2008
by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech
Do you find your computer has been running really slowly lately? Have you been noticing a number of Windows error messages appearing on your screen? It’s possible to bring your PC back to optimal performance by tweaking the Windows registry and cleaning out any unwanted or unnecessary files.
If you’ve had your PC for any length [...]
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The PC is one household appliance that not only gets a lot of use but also much abuse. As we come to depend on our PCs more and more there are very few people who actually take the time and effort to ensure their computer is kept running at optimal performance.
When people think to improve [...]
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If you find your computer has been running rather sluggish lately, then here are 10 top tips to improve its performance and have it running like new.
1. Reduce the Number of Programs
Reduce the number of programs loading at boot up to a minimum. You can see what programs are being loaded by the operating system when [...]
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Does your computer take ages to load up programs or software applications such as Word or Excel? A slow PC will seem to take an awful long time when running software or processing information. Below are 10 of the most common reasons why your slow PC could be taking it’s time.
1. Spyware and Malware
This is one [...]
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6 BIOS Settings to Improve Your PC Performance
Posted on Dec, 16, 2008
by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech
The BIOS which stands for Basic Input / Output System is a piece of programming which enables your PC to start up. Primarily it carries out a Power On Self Test (POST) which checks that all hardware attached to your PC, including the chipset, video cards, memory and hard drive, are all functioning correctly. The [...]
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The 2 Key Elements to Increase CPU Speed
Posted on Dec, 16, 2008
by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech
There are 2 key elements to having a faster PC – your Operating System and your hardware. Learning how to identify and repair problems with these components will ensure an efficient and smooth running computer.
PC Hardware
One of the most common and overlooked facts for a poorly performing PC is the temperature of the CPU. Its [...]
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The Windows Registry – What You Need To Know
Posted on Dec, 16, 2008
by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech
Today’s high-tech and modern computers are capable of running applications at a speed that would have been unheard of just a few short years ago. Technology has improved so much in both software and hardware products and the latest machines are proficient at not only performing everyday tasks but carrying many of these out simultaneously.
What [...]

