Browsing the internet can be an easy way to get malware infections in your computer. One easy way to fight off these threats is by using a web browser other than Internet Explorer as most threats are geared towards IE. A good alternative to IE is Firefox which can be downloaded at the Firefox website.
Virus protection is a must have for anyone connected to the internet. You can keep your computer safe by using free anti-virus software such as AVG. There are many good anti-virus programs out there and there are also many bad ones. Be aware of all the programs that pose as being a good program. You can download the free AVG anti-virus software for personal use by going to http://free.avg.com/ and clicking on the Get It Now button. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as 100% protection against viruses. Be sure to check out our other virus prevention tips to keep you as safe as possible.
Performing a Disk Cleanup on a regular basis will help keep your system running at its best. Disk Cleanup helps by removing temporary files from your system. These files accumulate from browsing the internet or installing programs. We would recommend doing this on a weekly or monthly basis.
To perform a Disk Cleanup:
XP & Vista - Click start, then all programs, accessories, system tools, disk cleanup. You can then select or de-select the different items you would like to be cleaned from your computer.
Adding memory to your computer is an inexpensive way to incrase your system speed and performance. Additional memory modules can be added internally to your computer. Most computers have 2 or more memory slots. Computers On The Run sells memory upgrades for many different models of computers. Stop in today to purchase a memory upgrade to install yourself or bring in your system and have it professionaly installed.