Master Visually, Optimizing PC Performance shows PC users how to tune-up their PCs to make them run like new. Learn how to:
- Analyze your PC and diagnose areas that need attention.
(Find the bottlenecks.)
- Clear unnecessary files from your hard drive with Disk
Cleanup and other techniques, and optimize performance
with Defragmenter and read-ahead buffers.
- Streamline your Start menu, desktop, and taskbar.
- Check and protect your PC from viruses.
- Reclaim memory by preventing programs you never use
from running in the background
- Update system software and hardware drivers.
- Tweak the BIOS to make your PC start faster and
optimize its overall performance.
- Back up and edit the Windows Registry using regedit
and automated utilities.
- Enhance Internet performance. (Test connection speed.
Remove adware and spyware from your PC. Reduce spam.
Tweak you browser settings. Use Web accelerators.
Keep hackers out with firewalls.)
- Troubleshoot common problems. (Use Windows
troubleshooting wizards. Get free technical support on
the Internet.)
Part I Taking inventory of your PC
Part II Reclaiming disk drive space
Part III Optimizing hard drive performance and memory
Part IV Making your PC start faster
Part V Improving Internet performance
Part VI Optimizing the Windows registry
Part VII Updating and optimizing your software
Part VIII Optimizing your PC's display
Part IX Protecting your PC from viruses and crackers
Part X Returning your PC to pristine condition