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Computer
Performance
Tips
If you are experiencing trouble browsing the Internet, it may be due to:
The presence of spyware, viruses, and malware on your own or other
network-connected computers.
The presence of browser helpers like Adobe Acrobat, Alexa toolbar, and
Yahoo toolbar.
The use of peer-to-peer programs like BitTorrent, WinMX and FrostWire.
You can protect your own computer’s performance by:
Never opening an attachment or hyperlink included in an unexpected or
oddly-worded email message.
Using the Close button (the X in the upper right corner) to close out
unexpected pop-up windows.
Using the Windows Disk Cleanup feature to remove unnecessary files.
(Click on
Start
menu, type
Disk Cleanup
in the search bar, click on
Disk
Cleanup
).
Using the Windows Disk Defragmenter feature to optimize data storage
(Click on
Start
menu, type
Disk Defragmenter
in the search bar, click on
Disk Defragmenter
).
Researching the effects of any program that you are considering installing
on your computer.
Discontinuing file-sharing activity (File-sharing is often illegal and subject
to a loss of network rights, prosecution, or both).
Keeping your operating system up-to-date with Windows critical updates.