It’s one of the most common statements we hear. “My computer is running slow.” The problem is, most local PC repair shops, or even the friendly Geek Squad at your local Best Buy, can seem a little overwhelming. You’ve probably heard stories of friends and family taking their slow-running or troubled computer into a place like this and feeling ripped off when they get home. Well worry no more, we have the how-to information and clean up utilities you need to speed up that old computer and it is 100% FREE.
Posts Tagged ‘Windows XP’
My Computer is Running Slow – Help Me Fix It [How-To]
Saturday, January 15th, 2011A Shiny New avast! to Brighten Up Your PC – FREE Antivirus
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
JumpstartMyPC.com was created to help PC users get the most out of their computer and there are few products that have demonstrated this concept as much as avast! Free Antivirus. Since the first day the company was drawn out on a bar napkin (isn’t that how they all start) we envisioned a Tools page with avast! positioned firmly at the top. Today, that top spot just got a little brighter, as avast! has served up a shiny, fresh-off-the-production-line model, with version 5.0 of their amazing, FREE software.
Normally, I would prepare an article like this and hold on to it for a few days before posting it to our blog, but my faith in the makers of the avast! product (which they have earned without compensating me in any way) tells me that I can safely cover and promote this update. Why, because I have used the avast! product on countless computers, for myself and others, and have never had a complaint. The software has always been easy to install, easy to use and VERY effective. Of course, all of this could be said about other antivirus softwares, but those other applications are not FREE! How can you beat FREE and functional?
Warning Lights on Your PC Shouldn’t be Ignored
Monday, November 2nd, 2009You’ve done it or you know someone who has. That pesky oil light came on in the car and you ignored it. You kept telling yourself that getting an oil change was high on your list of things to do, but distraction after distraction kept you from making it to the garage to get it done. There is a lot more to this story, but I think we all know where it is going and the ending is not a happy one. You now know there are consequences for putting off routine maintenance on your car. The same can be said for your computer and, just like in your car, there are warning “lights” to keep you in check.
The system tray (lower right hand corner of Windows, where the clock is) serves as a holding area for system functions such as anti-virus settings, printer, modem, sound volume, battery status, and more. For the most part, we all ignore this area, unless we are checking the time or we see some sort of pop-up or cloud with text in it. Even then, there are many people who ignore the warnings that come from this area. It’s just like that oil light. “I’ll get to it” or “I know I need to take care of that, but….” Ignoring these warnings can be dangerous to your PC and the security of your files and personal information.
Windows 7 Officially Drops this Thursday 10-22-09
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Windows 7 week is upon us. That’s right, the Vista apology (which also serves as an operating system) that has been promised for well over a year now is going to be delivered on Thursday (10-22-2009). To “celebrate” the release of this new-and-improved operating system, the articles this week will focus on Windows and we will offer our opinions on upgrading/buying a new PC with Windows 7 already installed.
While most individuals will not run out and purchase an upgrade or make the decision to buy a new PC just because the new version of Windows is out, you might find yourself shopping at an opportune time. We’ve already highlighted the fact that you might be eligible to get a $30 or FREE copy of Windows 7 in our article Windows 7 for $30 or FREE – Do You Qualify. There are amazing deals on laptops and desktops everywhere and it seems that retailers are clearing out their “old” Vista PCs to make way for the “new” Windows 7 PCs. The irony here is that the hardware is almost identical.
Windows 7 for $30 or FREE – do you qualify?
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Windows 7 for $29.99
Windows 7 is coming, like it or not. Many are turning their nose up at the next “amazing, cutting edge, fix all your problems” version of Windows. They like their Windows XP and that’s that… or is it. Recent blog posts and interviews with Microsoft officials make it sound as if you may not have a choice. Windows XP is still available to purchase, but once they pull the plug they might not continue to support it with patches and security updates. This could leave you stuck.
So what are your options? We’ll explain how many of you can get the newest version of Windows for $29.99 or FREE, when it is released on October 22nd, 2009. Even if you don’t plan on updating, you might want to read on and get the details, for a friend or family member.
