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I am no technological genius when it comes to understanding how a computer works. A computer is like a car to me. I don't care how it works, I just want to turn it on, put it in gear, press down on the accelerator and drive. So when my laptop doesn't go when I click on it, I am stuck taking it to my computer guru to fix it.
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| Frustration Attack Due to a Slow PC Image by Robin Higgins from Pixabay |
Don't you hate it when you're geeked up to write the novel of the century, but you have to sit and wait for your computer to wake up or to even open a site? Nothing drains the creativity like a PC that lags.
My most frequent malady is a slow computer. I can spend a lot of wasted time waiting for the PC to perform on request. Fortunately, my guru man downloaded a FREE program that speeds up the computer. The program is Ccleaner.
My computer club guru added AdwCleaner to my icons.
So with both of these programs, I can often speed up my laptop. But, you really need to use these programs every week to remove the build-up of unwanted programs and junkware and to optimize your PC. These sites will do it at no cost to you.
You can download them by clicking on the links below. Using them is simple. Just watch your screen.
AdwCleaner https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ AdwCleaner "The world’s most popular adware cleaner finds and removes unwanted programs and junkware so your online experience stays optimal and hassle-free."
Hope this helps to take away your frustration caused by a s-l-o-w PC.
Do you have other tips to speed up a slow PC? Please share below in the comments section. Thank you.
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I hadn't heard of that adware cleaner. Good to know! Bookmarking...
ReplyDeleteGood. Glad to help.
DeleteI used that CCleaner a long time ago. I have the paid version of malwarebytes premium. I have been using a free shareware for last 4 years that has an extensive selection free. From here Juneta @ Writer's Gambit
ReplyDeleteI redownload CCleaner and will try it too. See which I like best. I also do a cleaning on my Chrome browser from the browser itself which helps.
I'll check out the Chrome cleaner too. Thnx.
DeleteFor Chrome - the 3 dots in upper corner, then scroll down and choose More Tools, then Clear Browsing data, and check what you want cleaned. I uncheck passwords, autofill data, site setting, and host apps as I don't like trying to figure out how to sign badk on to sites I use a lot, so leave that data.
DeleteI really like the CCleaner one as I have less choices and now only use Glary for things it doesn't do. Thanks for the link for that.
Okay wrong link. Glary Utilities https://www.glarysoft.com/glary-utilities/downloadupdate.php
ReplyDeleteLOL..
DeleteThis link is free one like your CCleaner but does more fyi.
DeleteI have tried these. Luckily, I just bought a new desktop with a very fast i9 chip and a big SSD drive. I'll be happy for at least a few years!
ReplyDeleteSounds fantastic!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. I didn't know about AdwCleaner.
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
You're welcome!
DeleteSlow computer days KILL me; thanks for these recommendations!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! Are you using the free version of CCleaner, or the paid version? Is the upgrade worth the price?
ReplyDeleteIola--I'm using the free version. Never even checked into the paid. LOL
DeleteI run optimization on my computer automatically. Since I don't allow anyone else to use my laptop, I don't get so much junk buildup. Slow computers do drain the creative juices.
ReplyDeleteSusan Says
Do you have a software program to optimize your computer automatically? What do you use?
DeleteThank you so much for this reminder. I need to defragment my hard drive too :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Erika! Yes, housekeeping for computers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these recommendations, JQ. It's frustrating when the laptop begins to slow down. I use Windows Disk Cleanup and also Avast virus scanner.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your clean up tools.
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