Computer slowdowns are a problem that plagues computer users around the world. If you want to fix your slowdown problems, then we’re here to help. Here are the surprisingly easy ways to fix the world’s three most common computer slowdown problems: Problem 1: My computer’s internet is slow and downloads take too long You probably use your internet browser more than any other program on your

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You already know that PC Cleaner Pro is one of the best ways to speed up a computer, but that’s not all it can do. In addition to being the best computer optimization software on the market today, PC Cleaner Pro offers a number of other powerful benefits. Here are just a few of the features that make PC Cleaner Pro such a well-loved program across the internet: Malware removal: Malware is

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Despite its status as “the world’s most loved way to get paid”, PayPal certainly has some disadvantages. Its high fees and brutal exchange rates are enough to rattle any one’s cage. However, apparently those fees have gone towards a semi-worthy cause. Today, PayPal announced plans to expand its mobile payment system to include a few new retail stores. This follows off of last year’s n

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Many internet users have been victims of identity theft. In fact, it’s one of the most common online crimes in the world. Thousands of people have their identities stolen every day, and many of them may not even realize this until years later. So what can you do to protect yourself from identity theft? Well, the best thing to do is to wipe out any tracking software from your computer. You

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Viruses of any type are annoying. However, viruses that disguise themselves in the form of bogus antivirus software are particularly irritating. Today, we’re going to teach you how to spot these threats and eliminate them from your PC in order to speed up your computer. Spotting fake antivirus alerts Bogus antivirus software alerts can be installed on your PC by spyware and other forms of

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At the Speed Up My PC Free blog, we talk a lot about the benefits of using an SSD. What is an SSD, you might ask? It’s basically a hard drive with no moving parts. Ever since they hit the market about three to four years ago, SSDs have been a mainstay in the rigs of PC gaming enthusiasts around the world, and once you use an SSD in your computer, it’s tough to go back to a traditional hard dri

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After reading that headline, you might be thinking “Yes! I knew it all along! PC games can make people happier!” However, this story is about how one PC game, called SPARX, has been used to successfully treat depression in teenagers. The 3D fantasy game covers a range of topics including dealing with emotions, finding hope in life, and recognizing unproductive thoughts. These are common the

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Many people are aware of the unfortunate fact that their computer isn’t as fast as it used to be. However, PCs naturally slow down over time, so you don’t have to feel bad about yourself. Over time, the registry and other important arteries of the computer simply get clogged with data. For most people, there isn’t really a way to prevent this from happening. The good news is that most PC

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The GTX680 has been all the rage in the graphics card market over the last few weeks. As one of the most powerful cards on the market today, the GTX 680 is capable of some amazing things. However, for users who want to squeeze even more performance out of their video card, hardware manufacturers Palit and Gainward have released 4GB models of the 680. Featuring three massive fans and 4GB of onbo

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SSDs have only been around for the past few years, and before that, people who wanted maximum performance on their computers would use hardware like Western Digital’s VelociRaptor hard drive, which spun at a whopping 10,000rpm and delivered faster, smoother gaming performance. Ever since SSDs came out, VelociRaptor has been pretty quiet. But now, Western Digital feels there is still a place f

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