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Here we will provide some tips that can improve the performance of your computer and give you ideas you can use with your system.
Computer Operations

Try not to open too many programs while working on your computer. The more things that are open, the slower your system will run...

Desktop enhancements look very nice but will reduce the operating memory capacity of your system...

For every icon you see in your System Tray there is an application running in the background. If it's not necessary, remove it...



Printers

When you purchase a new printer, remember to add it to the list of printers for your computer...

Inkjet printer cartridges are often refillable saving you much money on replacements...

... though, in saying that, eventually the sponge inside will become too damaged to store ink and your cartridge may leak and/or damage the print heads so restrict your refills to no more than twice...


Maintenance Issues

Keep your laptop out of extreme hot and cold temperatures, which could affect the performance of the PC...

'Defrag' your system occasionally to speed things up...

Don't be tempted to install all the free software that comes with magazines. Constant installing and uninstalling leaves fragments of files all over your hard-drive...

Be careful when cleaning your monitor's screen. It has an anti-glare coating that can be easily damaged...

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