{"id":1642,"date":"2015-01-16T08:01:20","date_gmt":"2015-01-15T21:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techdaily.com.au\/b2\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2015-01-09T23:51:21","modified_gmt":"2015-01-09T12:51:21","slug":"back-to-school-pc-tune-up-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techdaily.com.au\/b2\/back-to-school-pc-tune-up-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School PC Tune up time"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\"<\/a>Here\u2019s something you may have left of your \u2018back to school\u2019 to-do list – The family computer, and now\u2019s the time to make sure it\u2019s in top shape for another year of homework.<\/p>\n

After removing any programs or files that might be slowing your computers down,\u00a0you should also do\u00a0a full anti-virus scan to remove any nasties and to ensure that full scan runs automatically at least once a week.<\/p>\n

Additionally as most malicious software is designed to take advantage of poorly maintained computers, it\u2019s important to ensure you update both your operating system and programs and keep them up to date.<\/p>\n

Finally, use a program like\u00a0iolo System Mechanic<\/a> to\u00a0scan for and repair any problems with your computer.<\/p>\n

Also here’s some good reading – “Creating a safe online environment for kids” –\u00a0http:\/\/www.trendmicro.com.au\/au\/ebooks\/creating-a-safe-online-environment-for-kids\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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