Author
Laura Bungarz
Released
7/9/2014- Cleaning the desktop
- Organizing files with folders
- Using Disk Cleanup, msconfig, and Disk Defragmenter
- Freeing up disk space
- Buying and installing RAM
- Upgrading your computer
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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- Hi, I'm Laura Bungarz. In this course, I'll show you some simple ways to speed up your computer. I'll start by showing you how to sort and organize your files, and remove all of the unused software. Then, I'll show you how to use some simple utilities, that are already on your computer, to speed up and clean your computer even further. I'll also give you lots of tips, for buying a new computer, and upgrading the one you already have. Let's get started with Speeding Up Your Home PC.
Q: Can I defragment a solid-state hard drive?
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Introduction
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Welcome33s
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1. Sorting Your Files
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Cleaning the desktop2m 9s
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Dragging and dropping files1m 55s
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Copying and pasting files1m 51s
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Using the recycle bin2m 28s
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2. Cleaning Up
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Running antivirus software1m 26s
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Uninstalling software1m 3s
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3. Speeding Up the Startup
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Using msconfig in Windows 82m 48s
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Using msconfig in Windows 72m 37s
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4. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
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What is defragmenting?2m 35s
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5. Looking for More Space
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6. Understanding and Upgrading RAM
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What is RAM?2m 31s
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Buying and installing RAM1m 34s
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7. Upgrading Your Computer
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Buying a new computer1m 1s
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Looking at scalability1m 22s
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Conclusion
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A quick review1m 40s
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