system cleanup
System Cleanup Series: Advanced System Care [Subscribers]
Advanced SystemCare is fairly straightforward. You can immediately click the “Scan” button when opening it up each time. It will scan for a variety of potential issues on your computer.
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Quick Tip: Startup Items in Windows 11
In this Quick Tip, I will discuss how to check to see what applications are automatically added to Startup in Windows 11. This refers to how many applications are running in the background, and not necessarily on-screen as soon as you turn your computer on and log into Windows.
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Why Your Computer Needs A System Cleanup
Even if a Cleanup has been done, it may not have been done recently or well. I’m not usually that direct, but it’s true.
A System Cleanup is part of routine computer maintenance, and should be followed up with regular tune-ups. You can take care of yourself, or I can do it for you (drop-off and remote support launch Nov 6th). It’s like a Spring Cleaning for your house.
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Hate Windows 11? Let Me Make It Better!
The amount of stuff (that you probably don’t want) that comes with Windows 11 is truly offensive, never mind how they’ve changed things compared to Windows 10, and for no other reason than because they could.
I’m going to recommend two ways to debloat Windows 10 or 11.
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System Cleanup Series: Uninstall (Remove) Apps and Programs in Windows 11 [Subscribers]
This more detailed blog post exclusive to paid subscribers is part of my System Cleanup series. One of the best ways to free up some space in Windows 11 is to remove programs and apps you’re not using or no longer want, some of which may have come pre-installed when you purchased your computer and you might not even know are there.
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System Cleanup Series: Uninstall (Remove) Apps and Programs in Windows 11
This blog post is part of my System Cleanup series. One of the best ways to free up some space in Windows 11 is to remove programs and apps you’re not using or no longer want, some of which may have come pre-installed when you purchased your computer and you might not even know are there.
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How To Guides: System Cleanup Series
When did you last perform a System Cleanup, or had one done? More importantly, when was it done well?
If you need help remembering, your computer needs one.
Here are my How To Guides with the steps I recommend when performing a proper System Cleanup.
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How To Guides: System Cleanup Series [Subscribers]
When did you last perform a System Cleanup, or had one done? More importantly, when was it done well?
If you need help remembering, your computer needs one.
Here are my Premium How To Guides with the steps I recommend when performing a proper System Cleanup.
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System Cleanup Series: Windows Update in Windows 10
In this blog post, I will show you around Windows Update in Windows 10. It is often suggested that we go to Windows Update and click “Check For Updates”, but there are a few more options to help get the most out of Windows Update This is the FREE, shorter blog post on this topic.…
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System Cleanup Series: Uninstall (Remove) Apps and Programs in Windows 10 [Subscribers]
This more detailed blog post is only available to paid subscribers. One of the best ways to free up some space on your computer is to remove programs and apps you’re not using or no longer want, some of which may have come pre-installed when you purchased your computer and you might not even know are there.
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System Cleanup Series: Removing Malware and Spyware [Subscribers]
In this blog post, I will talk about the programs I use and recommend to remove malware and spyware from your computer. Scanning for malware or spyware is only necessary if you have noticed signs of malware or spyware infections and should only be used as a temporary measure to get things working well enough so you can backup any data you can in preparation for a clean install of Windows.
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System Cleanup Series: Antivirus [Subscribers]
In this more detailed blog post exclusive to paid subscribers, I will talk about which antivirus programs I use and recommend. This post is part of my System Cleanup series.
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System Cleanup Series: Antivirus
In this blog post, I will talk about which antivirus programs I use and recommend. This post is part of my System Cleanup series.
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System Cleanup Series: Removing Malware and Spyware
In this blog post, I will talk about the programs I use and recommend to remove malware and spyware from your computer. Scanning for malware or spyware is only necessary if you have noticed signs of malware or spyware infections and should only be used as a temporary measure to get things working well enough so you can backup any data you can in preparation for a clean install of Windows.
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System Cleanup Series: How To Use PatchMyPC to Keep Your Programs Up to Date
In this post, I’ll talk about downloading, installing, and using PatchMyPC as an all-in-one installer for many of the most commonly used free programs and as an easy way to keep your programs up to date!
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System Cleanup Series: How To Use PatchMyPC to Keep Your Programs Up to Date [Subscribers]
In this post, I’ll talk about downloading, installing, and using PatchMyPC as an all-in-one installer for many of the most commonly used free programs and as an easy way to keep your programs up to date!
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System Cleanup Series: Startup Items in Windows 11 [Subscribers]
In this blog post, I will talk about how you can check to see what applications are running in the background as soon as you turn your computer on and log into Windows, and how to disable them.
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System Cleanup Series: Startup Items in Windows 11
The more programs that are running at any given time WILL affect performance. Here’s how to disable any items you don’t need running all the time.
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System Cleanup Series: CCleaner [Subcribers]
This more detailed blog post exclusive to paid subscribers, I focus on how to use CCleaner. This is part of my System Cleanup series. This guide covers the basics in terms of downloading, installing, setting up, and using CCleaner. I cover this process in more detail in a proper How To Guide (coming soon).
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System Cleanup Series: Windows Update in Windows 11 [Premium]
In this blog post exclusive to paid subscribers, I will show you around Windows Update in Windows 11. It is often suggested that we go to Windows Update and click “Check For Updates”, but there are a few more options to help get the most out of Windows Update.
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