Computer Tune-Up
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Software Upgrades |
Did you know that software companies are constantly 'fixing' their
software? Did you know that you are normally entitled to at
least one year of these updates and fixes? Well ... You Are!
YAY! Sometimes, these 'update programs' are automatically
running -- all of the time. That can be a good thing, that can
also be a bad thing. Why would you want to waste the RAM - or
the computing power - because some silly 'auto update' program is
always running?
Honestly, sometimes you do want to have some of these
programs running... I can explain why you want some, and not others.
Not only are these companies fixing their mistakes ... they could be
adding new functionality to programs - for FREE! They could
also be patching up holes -- places where bad people can break into
your computer. It is so incredibly important to always update
your software. I can help you to streamline the process.
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Computer Tune-Up |
Do you really need 5 toolbars on the top of Internet Explorer?
How did they all get there anyway?!
Each time you install free software from the Internet, there are
questions along the way asking you if you want to install the
Ask.Com or the Yahoo toolbar. You can choose to un-check the
option, and the toolbars will not install! YAY!
However, what if the 'damage is already done?' What can be
done?!? Don't worry! I can get in there, clean
everything up, and you will most definitely notice a vast
improvement in the performance and speed of your computer.
There's more ... There is a secret part of your computer [I don't
want to give too many details here, because this secret part of your
computer can reallllly mess things up...] that controls pretty much
everything. I can go into this secret menu and take out what
doesn't need to be there. If you'd like, I will explain
exactly what I am doing each step of the way. This will also
make your computer run much faster and more efficiently.
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Virus Protection and Removal |
This one is the biggie! If you are somebody who chooses not to
purchase extra software for your computer, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get
an "Internet Security" suite for your computer. The more well
known ones are Norton and McAfee. There are free ones out
there, but, I have found that the features, capabilities, and
computing power requirements of Norton and McAfee are more
efficient. Personally, I prefer Norton Internet Security.
In the 'old days,' virus protection was fine. Now, there are
so many more risks out there ... it is important to get an Internet
Security Suite. You may have heard of Worms or Trojan Horses
or Denial Of Service attacks... an Internet Security suite will help
you not to get tangled up in any of that. I can teach you
about what is available to you, and I can set everything up for you
so you're up, running, and protected!
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