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Want to get your sluggish PC running better? Follow these 6 easy steps.<\/p>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> Tidy up the desktop by deleting or moving files, shortcuts and otehr clutter, then empty the recycle bin.<\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong> Delete unnecessary files that have accumulated and are simply taking up space.<\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong> Make a backup of important files by writing them to a DVD, external hard-drive or online storage service.
\nStep 4.<\/strong> De-Clutter your email inbox, organizing old messages into folders. Also don\u2019t forget to clean out your sent items…and consider switching to a web-mail service that will get the clutter off your computer.<\/p>\n

Step 5<\/strong>. Clean out your web browser\u2019s cache to speed things up and improve privacy.<\/p>\n

…and finally step 6<\/strong>. Uninstall unwanted or unused programs which may help improve boot up time and the general stability of your computer.<\/p>\n

Of course a much simpler way to handle all these tasks and more to keep your PC running smoothly is to buy some software to do it for you. I recommend AVG PC Tune-up<\/a> & System Mechanic 10<\/a>.
\nHead to techdaily.com.au for the 6 tips, plus recommendations for programs to do it all for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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