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7 TIPS TO USE YOUR COMPUTER

MORE EFFICIENTLY

What makes a computer run fast?• RAM

• Internet Connection

• Hard drive• SSD vs HDD

Tip 1: Maximize your memory• In the market for a new

computer, RAM is key• Keep track of processes

running in the background

Tip 2: Improve Internet Connection• Choose the right ISP-

www.speedtest.net• Make sure router is

powerful enough• Don’t choke up bandwidth• As last resort, move closer

to router or use Ethernet

Tip 3: Do frequent Scans• Viruses, adware, and

tracking cookies will appear during normal use• Adblock Plus, Malware

Bytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG Antivirus

Tip 4: Disk Defragmentation• Disk defragmentation

speeds up read/write operations to hard drive• Possible to schedule

defragmentation or perform manually

Tip 5: Manage Startup Programs• Too many programs on

startup hurt boot times• Only disable if you know

what it does• When in doubt-Google

Tip 6: Google Chrome is the bane of old computers• Each tab in chrome uses

separate memory process• Good for crashes, but uses

vast amounts of RAM• Use firefox or tab

suspender with old PC

Tip 7: Avoid leaving your laptop plugged in• On many laptops, leaving

plugged in constantly charges battery• Can cause long term drain• Either unplug when full or

remove battery

Looking forward…• Use adblockers• Turn off computer when

not in use• Don’t install unneeded

programs and delete ones no longer used• Next time you buy, check

specs!

Reference SpecsIn General:• 4GB+ of RAM• 256GB+ of SSD or HDD

memory• 10MB/s+ of Broadband

speed

Very Light Use• 2GB+ of RAM• 128GB+ of SSD or HDD

memory• 3MB/s+ of Broadband

speed

Survey1) What does RAM do?

a) Connects computer to internet

b) Stores information in long term memory

c) Stores information in short term memory

2) You don’t need to virus scan if you only browse reliable sitesa) Trueb) False

3) Which browser might not work with an older computer?

a) Chromeb) Firefoxc) Safari

4) SSD is faster than HDD and more expensive

d) Truee) False

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