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10 free tools to clean and maintain your PC safe

June 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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10 free tools to clean and maintain your PC safe

In this article I will let you know a selection of applications that will help you to keep the equipments in good health and free from threats.

For some time the computer has become an essential tool for our work and has also been inserted in a lot of homes. In this context, the health of our PC has become a critical issue. It is important to note that we use various tools combined provide a better option to have everything under control.

This article explores ten essential applications to make our equipment is clean and safe from threats.

CCleaner

Tool specially designed for deep cleaning on your hard drive. Among its main features include options to clean the Windows registry, temporary files, recycle bin, clipboard, Start Menu, Desktop, Recent Documents and search auto, among many other options.

In addition, CCleaner can act performing cleaning Cookies, History and cache, among other options, the leading browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Opera). This application also provides a section for uninstalling programs installed on our equipment, so to free up space. This software has a Castilian language version, the download is free and can be obtained from the website: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner .

COMODO

For free you can access an interesting combo that includes Antivirus and Firewall to safeguard our team. This is the basic option without charge, but if you want you can purchase the paid version, Internet Security Pro, with many additional options. Well worth saying that it is possible to test the Pro option with 30 days trial.

If we choose the free version, we can achieve very good results up to go surf the Internet and also to our network with a firewall that offers many options and also with proactive protection. To this you can add the option COMODO antivirus that provides for even greater protection. Find more information on http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/ .

 Avast!

With this tool you can have a powerful antivirus that will protect our computer from threats and we will go sheltered surf the Internet.

In the free version will find an antivirus with antispyware. If we seek a more complete solution we can choose any of the paid versions, as the case of Internet Security, which offers additional solutions for purchase and secure online banking, identity protection and data and other tools aimed to prevent SPAM .

The link to the site from avast! is http://www.avast.com/es-ww/index .

 AVG Anti-Virus Free

Another alternative that we can help our team detect and clean viruses. Real-time protection and the ability to search our system the presence of all types of malware are the key benefits of this product.

Additional advantages for those who use the Internet, highlighting the scanner options for links (LinkScanner) and also the possibility of protection in social networks. We can find the link for the free products or find out more options in AVG payable solutions http://free.avg.com/es-es/antivirus-gratis-avg.

Microsoft Security Essentials

This tool is the free option offered by Microsoft for Windows users legitimate versions. Among the advantages of this software may be mentioned the detection and removal of malicious files and spyware. This product integrates the system with a very clear interface, offers a fuss use, for any user that can handle it without problems.

We can access the download page of the product entering http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx

SpyBot Search & Destroy

A very important tool to scan your computer for spyware and other malicious agents that could jeopardize the security of our computer is SpyBot Search & Destroy.

This program can be downloaded for free from the website http://www.safer-networking.org/es/index.html  and offers a Spanish version easy to use and configure for analysis.

You can also make an immunization process to protect some features of browsers and strengthen security. We may also find additional tools that will help us keep safe the privacy of our system.

Spyware Terminator

If we want to exterminate the spyware on our network this tool can be very useful to us as an alternative to inspect and clean these dreaded our threats. With computer scanning options and real-time protection, Web Security Guard and the addition of an antivirus, this tool is a very good option to consider. We will get more information by logging on: http://www.spywareterminator.com/es /.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

One interesting application for our team reviews for malware. If we believe that our computer may be infected with viruses, trojans, spyware, rootkits or other malware, worth trying with this software to try to detect threats and definitely clean our system.

This tool can be achieved in a free version or a full version (paid) on website http://www.malwarebytes.org/ .

SpeedFan

Part of the health of our team goes through to know the internal components are well. One of the factors that can harm our hardware associated with the excess heat. SpeedFan is a tool that can measure the temperature of both the main processor and the graphics processor (GPU), hard disk and other system features.

This application can also access the hardware some additional data such as voltage, fan speed (revolutions per minute) and SMART features hard drives installed on your computer.

This program can be obtained by entering http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php .

TuneUp Utilities

Un set of utilities that allow us to optimize the system. With this product we can perform maintenance, improve performance, free space, system troubleshooting, uninstalling unnecessary programs, disable startup programs you do not need, edit the registry, change the configuration of Windows and many other options.

You can access the free download and see the options for the full version (paid) by entering: http://www.tuneup.es/products/tuneup-utilities/ .

 

 

 

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Remember to Get Your Computer’s Backup.

April 20, 2013 By 2 Comments

 

A computer hard drive on fireIt is a quiet morning today. You wake up with great desire to work and a strong hope to have an excellent business day. Suddenly, you hear a sound that came from your computer. Then, without a warning, your computer shutdown by itself, and when you try to restart it nothing come to your monitor, just a black screen. Maybe some white letters on it that state: “No Operational System found”.

 

Unfortunately, in most cases, this means that your hard drive is dead. And then that cold sweat start running through your body and a question comes to your mind: Do I have lost all my photos, data and files? Most time this is true, so panic seizes you, but no, wait, at that moment you remember you have a backup….Maybe?

 

When you spend a big or a small quantity of time on your computer, maybe working or maybe just for fun, the worst thing for you is to lose the information, that precious information, you have spent hours or days in create it. But, the worst for you is losing information that cannot be returned such as pictures, emails, and personal files. And believe me, this happens more often than you imagine.

 

The best way to avoid this horrible loss is doing a back up of your hard disk. There are several ways to perform this task.  However, when you have not the same knowledge than a computer technician, the easiest way is to buy a portable or external hard disk.  They are somewhat inexpensive; if you consider the quantity of effort and time you have spent into the things you are trying to not lose.

 

The notion of the portable or external hard disk is quite simple. Typically, they are connected to your desktop or laptop using a USB cable and, normally, you get this cable with the hard disk when you buy it, and, furthermore, every computer have at least two USB ports somewhere on the front, on the side or on the back.

 

When the device, the portable hard disk, is connected to the computer, you can copy or move your files or folders to it. As a technician, I always recommend to copy the files and folders instead of move them, this is a way to avoid any lose you may have in the process of move them and you won’t have a copy at hands.

 

Depending on the size of the hard disk will represent the quantity of data you could back up. Undoubtedly, this is the most convenient and easiest way to save any files, folders or documents you may want to protect from your computer.

 

Also you can protect those valuables files and folders by doing an internet backup. There are some of these services available in the internet and many of them are quite easy to use. But maybe you will need a little more of knowledge in the computer field in order to get your way through the process, this situation could be resolved with the help of the costumer service of the company you chose to work with.

 

I will propose to you to make a list in order to avoid you data be lost, but it is your responsibility to set up the process properly. You can learn the lesson the hard way or you can hear the advice and take some steps to avoid disaster. Another thing that you have to remember is that applications or software cannot be backed up, they have to be reinstalled. This is always my check list for back up.

 

Write a list of programs you use most.

 

Delete all files that you do not use from your computer. Include here software.

 

Check what kind of files you keep and those that you want to keep.

 

Organize your documents and files. The best result is in a hierarchy way.

 

Calculate how much space you need to collect data.

 

Find the software and passwords needed.

 

Whenever you use a remote backup service, read the instructions carefully and be sure that you understand them.

 

Verify that the data’s transfer was complete and in a correct way.

 

Use schedule and automatic backups whenever you can.

 

Be sure if you need just one backup or more than one.

 

And last but not least, and the most important of all.

 

Employ an IT specialist, like me in this case, to do the job. All business, big or small, needs assistance to master, with the necessary quality of service, the power of technology. Take a note that, just like your lawyer, doctor or any professional needed, you also need a computer professional on your team. No worst time to look for experience hands is when disaster strikes.

 

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Are You Already Present in Social Media? Pinterest.

April 18, 2013 By 2 Comments

The Pinterest Simbol

A lot of people believe that the new Internet Network, Pinterest, is only for people who like to design crafts, or those just like to share pictures, or for those just like to share online scrap booking, or any other treats, apparently futile. Maybe, you are that kind of people who wonder yourself:

How this website could assist my business only sharing images?

We can be found a clue to this question in Facebook history. If you remember those days, when Facebook came up to light, mostly people thought: “this is not for me, I am a grow-up person and this kind of game is only for teenagers and high school students.” But now Facebook has more than 845 million users and the total is up and counting every single day. Through Pinterest, businesses owners can find all the tools they need to build a brand connection with their audience and increase their presence on the Internet at the same time.

The unique characteristic of Pinterest is it brings persons with common interests, and joins those using images and no words. This makes Pinterest totally different from any other network online. Never before has so much meaning the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words” that in this case. Pinterest visual nature makes it the best choice for branding your business.

Which are the Basic Concepts?

As any other platform, Pinterest has its own terminology and we have to be aware of this. Here I offer to you the most basic Pinterest terminology:

Board, this is created by you to upload, or pin, your visuals.

Pin, visuals that you upload, could be a picture or a video.

Repin, we called this when you copy another’s people visuals to your Board.

Pinners, the user who pins or uploads their visuals.

Followers, people who follow all the pins you may have or a specific board.

Following, people who you have interest to view their pins.

How this Social Network Works?

The way Pinterest works is as following. Think you have a wood board in the wall of your home or office, and then you see an image you think is interesting and you like, could be something from a magazine or newspaper. You cut off that visual out and place it (using a pin) to your wall board.

When other people see your visuals, they click the image and use the “Repin” button, and take it to their personal Board. Then any of their followers can see your pin and repined again. Can you see the impact Pinterest could have for your products, services, general business or even hobbies? The possibilities are huge and amazing.

Who make up Pinterest?

Pinterest is the Social Network with the fast growing rate of these days. In accordance with Google, Women group represent a bumping 82% of Pinterest’s audience and nearly 70% of this group are under 45 years old. So, if you’re a business man, or woman, targeting this women group as your main target, this new Social Network should be the first place where to look.

Remember, appealing and connecting is everything about Social Media. And besides that, Printerest is amusing, easy, and a strong way to promote your business.

Finally, are you using Pinterest in order to get your own benefits? Do you know how to use this new Social Network in your business? Let me know what you think about this amazing world of Pinterest. Undoubtedly, I love Pinterest, and You?

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Read Gaming Computer Reviews Before You Buy

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

21310499449_istock-000003282632small4.jpgBuying a computer is not as simple as going to the store and looking for something that looks good. In order to make sure that you have a good buy, it is important for you to know your needs. A video and graphic editor will need a totally different computer from one who works mostly with text heavy documents. If you are a gamer, then you need a gaming computer. The good news is that most computer distributors are aware of the consumers’ differing needs. As such, you can go to a computer shop and they will identify which computer is fit for which user. Still, it helps to have some stock knowledge before you put down your hard earned cash.
The best way to educate yourself is to read up on Gaming Computer Reviews. This is where you will find out what other gamers are using and what they have to say about their current computers. It is also a good way to see how your current computer stacks up compared to what’s available in the market. Based on the information that you gather, you can decide to either buy a new unit or simply upgrade what you currently have. There are several Gaming Computer Reviews online. You may want to focus on those that update their posts most frequently. This is because the computer world is ever changing. New computer units come out often and if you are reading an old review, then you may miss out on newer technology that would better suit your needs.
The people who write Gaming Computer Reviews often try out their hardware on different games. This is important to note since you want to have a computer that will run well with the games that you would want to play. Keep in mind that some games don’t need a high end computer while others do require higher specifications. Focus on the reviews where the reviewer played the games that you are thinking of buying. If you are satisfied with what the reviewer said about the unit, then you can just go out and buy the exact same thing. Otherwise, you can supplement your research by going to forums and seeking advice from other gamers. It is best to post the details of the unit that you have now and then inform people of the games that you wish to play. You can then expect to be given feedback on how well, or how bad, your current unit will perform. Plus, they will be able to give you very specific suggestions since they know exactly what you are currently using. With all of this input, you will surely be able to get an ideal computer for you.

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A Gaming Computer Review Can Help You Out Big Time

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

01310499511_concept.jpgAre you thinking that maybe it might be about time you got a new computer to game with? If so, then you are going to want to be on the lookout for the kind of machine that will suit your fancy and to get that, you really do have to try and make things work better for you. Those of us that are really serious about an amazing deal know that we have to go in educated if we want to come out with a great machine. By doing what you can to take into consideration the value of a gaming computer review, you are going to end up being much happier with things. It is just so simple to get the best for the money you have to spend when you take the time to read about what others have to say. This is the way that all of us can really get an amazing deal and it is going to simplify everything for you quite easily. You do not have to be an expert when you have a great source of a good gaming computer review on your side. This is the way you can quickly and easily get the best for your money. 
We all want a chance to be able to find the right kind of values and it is not so hard to do once we understand just how much fun we can have looking for the right kind of deals. You will certainly find that this is easier in terms of giving you excellent advantages, and once you know what all a gaming computer review can help you uncover about a machine that you may never have otherwise thought to ask, you will be glad you went this route. It is the easiest way to tackle things and get the best value. In choosing the kind of machine you want, be sure that you are using the web to your advantage if you want a price you can easily accommodate. That is by far the simplest way to get an amazing value that you might never have guessed could be possible for you. Any time you want the right kind of deal for yourself; this is the way to go. We all want the right kind of values and when we start to consider how easy they are to find, it is definitely going to be a lot simpler for us.
That’s why you need to be well armed with quality info which will ensure that you get the optimal machine. By reading a gaming computer review or two before you decide, you can make smarter decisions. This is exactly what you want when you’re investing in something that you want to last a very long time.

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Notebook Computers – The Innovation

April 15, 2013 By 2 Comments

01310500918_computers.jpgComputers before were just a thing for luxury. Today, they are already a necessity. Most of the people, especially the working class, completely rely to machines in accomplishing their tasks. Everything, business most of the time aside from communicating with loved ones, is done through a machine. Big and small companies also rely to computers to maintain the proper daily operation. Who would have thought of not using machines by the way? Of course, anyone thinks of using them. That’s an easy decision. What’s hard is the buying process.
Even if PCs are relatively expensive, they are the most in demand technology products in the market. With PCs, it is like everything is in your hand. You have the music player, video player, you have the applications where you can encode important data such as word and excel files. You can make presentations easily.
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Desktops computers have improved vastly in recent years, they continually get cheaper, faster, and better. When it come to performance and capacity, desktops computers are more powerful, reliable, and they hold more data than laptops computers.Communicating is never been this fun without these innovative machines. These are the capabilities that make the daily activities of people’s life easier and fun at the same time. What’s even more fun is the advent laptops or notebook computers.
What’s the buzz with notebook computers? Notebook units are the latest innovations of computer technology. It is handier and can be carried with same ease as carrying your briefcase.
Unlike desktop units, notebook computers allow people to work anywhere they want. You are not restricted to one specific area only. With the availability of WiFi and WiMax technology, the internet becomes accessible anywhere the user is. This phenomenon encourages more demand for notebook computers in the market. How incredible it would be to think that you can have all your assignments done at coffee shop or restaurant.
You don’t need to go home just to work on your business presentations because notebook computers enable you do have everything done wherever you may be.
It is great to know that PCs are getting smaller while being equipped with better specifications. Today, there are lots of notebook computer brands that are out in the market and ready to take the technology market by storm. The trusted brands include Asus Notebook computers, Dell, Compaq, Sony, Toshiba, Apple, Neo, and many others.

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Compare Laptop Computers for Under $ 1000

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

11310500624_dsc02214.jpgThe first thing you should consider when you want to buy a new laptop is to choose a few different laptops you are interested in. Then compare laptop computers to see if the laptop is in accordance with your needs and your budget, for example, if you’re looking for a laptop for 1000 dollars or even cheaper.

First of all, you may want to look for a laptop that included in that category. Then you can compare laptop computers to narrow your choices. Some of the things you want when you’re looking for compare laptop computers are how much is it going to cost; how large is the viewable screen on the laptop; how much memory does it have and what can the memory be upgraded to; what kind of graphics card does the laptop come with; how big is the hard drive; and the processor.
Now you know what to look for when you compare laptop computers. There are some laptop computers that you can buy for under $ 1000 consist of:
1. HP ProBook 4710 – Price Tag: $899
The HP ProBook offers many features usually reserved for higher end notebook computers for example, a bigger keyboard and a separate numeric keypad. One of the coolest features is the spill-resistant keyboard. The HP ProBook comes with a big 17.3-inch LED-backlit HD+ display with a screen that is more power efficient than other LCD screens.
This feature packed notebook comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 2.1GHz processor, and 4GB of DDR2 memory, along with a 320GB hard drive for lots of storage space. Other features of HP ProBook are powerful ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 discrete graphics. A built in Blu-Ray/DVDRW drive is just another addition to an already loaded laptop computer. The HP ProBook has a long lasting 8-cell battery and built in 802.11 a/g/n wireless technology.
2. Apple MacBook – Price Tag: Starting at $999
The Apple MacBook is a wonderful laptop that comes with what has been called the world’s most advanced operating system. The Apple MacBook is green too, as it’s made up of recyclable glass and aluminum. You get everything you need with a MacBook right out of the box such as protection from PC viruses, the latest Intel processors, a stable operating system and wireless capability.
The MacBook has a 160 GB hard drive giving you many room to store your favorite music , pictures, videos, and more. All MacBooks come with at least a 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor so you know it will be able to handle any required tasks.
3. Dell Studio XPS 16 Laptop – Price Tag: $999
If you want looks and power then you want to really take a close look at this laptop when you compare laptop computers. A few of the goodies you can expect with a new Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop is Intel Core 2 Duo P7350; full 1080p HD support; Genuine Windows Vista 64-bit Home Premium Edition; Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD; DVD+/-RW or Blu-Ray drive; 250GB5 7200 RPM6 SATA hard drive; ATI Mobility RADEON graphics card; 3GB2 DDR3 SDRAM3 at 1067MHz (2 Dimms) for memory; wireless N capability; and a 6-cell battery.
Keep in mind when compare laptop computers that is always important to check what the main guts are made of in the laptop you are thinking about purchasing. If you take a moment to do a little research you will make a smart buying decision when you buy a brand new laptop computer.

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Guides to Choose the Best Gaming Notebook Computers

April 15, 2013 By 4 Comments

21310500713_appleair.jpgis in purchasing the one that are optimised for playing games. This might sound very obvious but you have no idea how many people purchase a notebook intending to use it for game related reasons then decide later that they need to upgrade it. At the end pf the day it will be very expensive but when you use our knowledge, you may save good money. On this article we shall guide you briefly how to choose the best gaming notebook so that you can enjoy your Games.

 

Best Gaming Laptop Features

I use a computer for more than 10 hours per day to perform different tasks and for that matter I know what you pass through especially when you are a gamer……Games are graphics intense applications. So you need something to do the job correctly. But since we are dealing with laptops, you must keep in mind that the faster the laptop the!

For you to enjoy your gaming you must put the following under consideration.

• The RAM: the rule of thumb in laptop gaming circle is: the more RAM you have, the better. I would venture say that 256 KB is the absolute minimum you should settle for. Any ram less than that will not perform better.

• Laptop video card. Without the perfect one, your gaming option will not be to optimum .If you are serious gamer, you should not settle for the cheap video cards that come standard with most laptops. By the way cheap things are always expensive because you will end up buying another or upgrading which comes costly.

• Huge hard drive storage. Games are heavy and needs a lot of space .So, you need a more than decent hard drive to store those games. One pointer here: the faster the hard drive, the more improved the whole gaming experience is. I would say that if you can get a 7200 RPM hard drive, buy it without asking because this is the best for gamers.

• A large visual area.

Don’t be adventurous like me who wanted to explore these small laptops with gaming… I once wanted to be

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How to Recognize a gambling Problem

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

f_01310500034_hp-laptop-computers-1.jpgWith more and more people gambling these days, there are more reported cases of gambling Addiction then ever before.

Gambling problems can manifest themselves in many different ways. Some problem gamblers will have all of these signs of their gambling problem and some others may only have one. Gambling addiction affects players of all different forms of gambling like Blackjack, Poker and even Bingo

The most important thing to remember is just because their life is not horrible because of their gambling does not mean there is not a problem, many people can have serious gambling addictions and still hold down a job and make it seem as if everything is fine. This just means that this person has not hit a bottom yet, but eventually it will catch up with them.

Most addicts will stop socializing with anyone not into their addiction, so if suddenly someone you know cuts out all their friends from their life and starts to isolate themselves this can be a sign.

A simple thing to look for is if they are overly interested in the sports scores, and if after reading them to they become ecstatic or depressed. No one likes it when their favorite team loses, but a gambler will have major mood swings depending on if they are winning or losing.

A big sign of gambling addiction is someone who is constantly having money problems and asking to borrow money but never pays it back, but sometimes out of nowhere this person will seem to have large sums of cash.

Lying and stealing is another good clue to a gambling addiction, they will make up all sorts of excuses for their odd behavior, and you may notice small, but expensive items missing from your home.

If when visiting this person if you notice that some of their things are missing, or if they tell you they have had to sell some things, then there is a good chance that what they sold either went to pay of gambling debt or to make new bets.

There are many other signs but these are the most common symptoms of gambling addiction according to addiction professionals. If you see 2 or more of these symptoms in someone you know you should immediately try to get this person to accept their problem and seek professional help.

Without help gambling addiction leads to the same place as drug addiction or alcoholism, eventually they will be overcome by their addiction. At this point they will be fully cut off from friends and family.

Most gamblers with bad addictions usually wind up jobless and in many cases homeless if their addiction is allowed to go unchecked for too long, and studies have shows that people with gambling addictions are more prone to illness because thy allow their health to lapse.

For more information on gambling addiction talk to your family doctor or look on the internet for the gamblers anonymous web site, or from one of the many internet web sites dedicated to helping gambling addicts to locate professional help in their area.

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