As the old saying goes, "Prevention is better than cure".
In this final module, I will share 7 reflexes to adopt today
to maintain a healthy computer with the minimum effort. Please complete this
list via the comments.
Table of Contents
Module
1. Uninstall programs you do not use
2. Four questions to ask before you install a program
3. Refuse embedded with some free software programs
4. Limit up Windows startup software
5. Sort your documents, music, pictures and videos
6. The trap of security software vendors
7. Do not install illegal software
1. Uninstall programs
you do not use
Between friends, the press ..., and we recommend that
constantly TV programs to revolutionize our daily lives, there is a good chance
that your computer (via your smartphone) is crowded with essential applications
you no longer use ... ever!
From time to time, take 10-15 minutes to remove programs
that you never use.
In the search field Start Menu
(1), enter "remove"
(2). Among the search results, click "Add or Remove Programs"
(3). The
window that appears display all the programs installed on your computer:
Finally, select the program to remove
(4) and click on the
"button Uninstall"
(5).Do not delete programs that you know the name to avoid
uninstalling the resources necessary for the proper functioning of your
computer (eg your various device drivers). When in doubt, it is better to keep
a program too much or ask for help.
2. Four questions to
ask before you install a program
This is one of the most effective secret to prevent your
computer become a snail with time!
Before you install a new program, ask yourself the following
questions before installing:
Why do you need this software?
Do not you already have a program that would do the trick?
Do you often use this program?
And finally: Are you sure (e) that this software is good and
that it meets with your desired expectations?
If necessary, take the time to compare different software.
It is now very easy to find more or less objective tests on a given product
(camera, software, printer, etc.).
3. Refuse embedded
with some free software programs
To finance the development of certain free programs, some
publishers offer to install any other software during the installation process.
This is for example the case of CCleaner. During the
installation process, it asks you suddenly whether to install Google Chrome through...
When installing CCleaner, it also offers us to install
Google Chrome
Where the process is insidious, is that if you do not take
the time to read what is displayed on the screen and click frantically on the
button "Next" to install the software, you will end up with
additional software that you did not ask.
So be careful and read what is displayed on your screen
during installation of a program! In 99.9% of cases, you always have the option
to remove one or more notches to avoid installing unwanted program.
Another example: Avast Free Antivirus also offers
installation of Google Chrome by default.
In short, I cannot say it enough! Always take the time to
read the information displayed on your screen when you install software. This
will save you many problems and surprises ...
4. Limit up Windows
startup software
The programs that start with Windows slow boot your PC and
use permanently valuable resources.
In addition, there is a good chance that you do not
regularly use such software!
From time to time, so check the icons that are in the system
tray (the area that is located at the bottom right of your screen).
Minimize the number of software residing in the notification
area.
If you do not have a good reason to make these permanent
programs, disable them using CCleaner!
5. Sort your
documents, music, pictures and videos
Regularly classifying and sorting your personal documents is
beneficial for several reasons:
You reduce the number of unnecessary files that Windows
needs to index and manage;
You can easily find your files if you put up a
classification logic.
Here is the secret to avoid clutter on your computer:
whenever you save a document, take a few seconds to categorize it and ask
yourself if you really need to keep this file for the long term.
6. The trap of
security software vendors
There is an impressive number of paid software to
accelerate, clean and protect your computer.
The common presentations of these programs is that they are
all essential, miraculous and ... expensive!
And "bonus" is that if you give in to fear that
these publishers sell, strongly slow down your computer. For most of these
quick fixes are programs that reside in the system tray.
In reality, you only need an antivirus (free or paid) and
CCleaner! Here antivirus that I recommend:
Microsoft Security Essential (free)
Avira Free AntiVirus (free)
Avast (free)
Avira Antivirus Premium (paid)
Avira Internet Security: antivirus and firewall (fee
required)
If you think your computer is infested with Trojans, I
advise you to analyze it with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
7. Do not install
illegal software
If you still want to continue on this path, here are some
recommendations:
Use a paid antivirus
Use a by-fire that will block internet access to illegal
programs
Download and test your illegal software in a virtual machine
The best solution is to purchase the software online, to
know which are the ones dominating the fore at present, you can look forward to
this piece towards helping you out in the best way possible.
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