Help Yourself - Solving Common Computer Problems
By Helen Bolam
Speed Up Your PC
You can do this by :
Heading to System Tools in Windows,clearing out temporary files.
Defragment your hard disk
Clean up that bottom corner (icons next to the clock launch at start-up) right click to deactive them.
Clean-Up those Pop-Ups
Most advertisers target Internet Explorer, the most popular browser. More advanced pop-up blockers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox. The Firefox Pop-Up blocker will remember which sites you use, replacing them with a blank space.
Staying Virus Free
Emails that are out of character from friends may contain viruses. Bypass subject lines like "check this out" or "how's it going?" these often contain links that will download a virus. The website security.symantec.com/sscv6/welcomepage.asp. You could try the paid for services option of Norton and McAfee.
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