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Today, Windows operating system is one of the most widely used operating system. The features provided by windows are very exciting but when the PC is slow, it gradually becomes too annoying to work on the machine. The speed and reliability of the PC depends on the maintenance. Unfortunately a majority of us do not know how to keep the PC in a good condition. The following few tips shall help to keep the PC clean and fast.

Registry Clean Up:  The working of different programs in windows depends on the registry. The registry is so designed that it keeps the track of all the installed programs, their start up, how they function and the file association. With due passage of time, many invalid references develop in the registry which accumulate and cause the PC to run slowly. The best option is to use a registry cleaner or fixer.  One should always keep caution while doing any change with the registry. A back up of the registry is recommended.

Freeing Up the Memory: Junk files are also a major reason for PC malfunction. One should therefore clean up the temporary and junk files to keep the PC in healthy condition. The temporary internet files, installation files, missing shortcuts, invalid references and unnecessary restore points should therefore be deleted.

Disk Fragmentation: A fragmented disk is always slow. To defragment the disk many third party software are available. Defragmenting the disk not only corrects the structural errors but also keeps the drives in healthy condition.

A Good Antivirus: Viruses, Trojans and worms are those malicious codes which are deliberately there to destruct and slow down the PC. A good antivirus is highly recommended in such cases. Just installing an antivirus is not enough; one has to update it on a regular basis in order to protect the PC from the latest threats.

Sometimes a hardware update also works wonders such as adding more RAM. With the help of the above tips, the speed of the PC can be considerably increased up to 75%.

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Life without a computer is just unimaginable. Everybody needs one and preferably the latest one. Buying a computer is a not an easy task. You need to be tactic and wise enough to do the judgment. While buying a new computer under a reputed brand name is preferred but one may also go for buying a used one provided he takes up the following precautions.

Usable vs. Obsolete: The most important factor while buying a used computer is to decide its usability. Check for yourself that the computer you are going to buy supports the latest software, can it be upgraded or it has just become obsolete.

Warranty Issues: Next big thing to check for is the warranty. Most of the used computers do not have such facilities. If the computer has a spec of time period left for warranty then buying it would be wise. Buying a warranted used computer gives you an option for maintenance check.

Paper Work: The problem with buying a used one is about its authenticity. There have been cases where happy customers who bought used computers have landed up in legal issues because the computer was a stolen one. To avoid this always ask the owner to provide correct legal bill or receipt. Keep away from suspicious and unidentified sellers.

Check for the Hardware Devices: The last big task is to check for the hardware defects. Look for the following:

1. Check whether all the ports are in working conditions or not. If they are not then whether they can be repaired or not. Repairing a port is very cheap.
2. Check for the power pin. This is the most important part as it determines the power consumption of the computer. If the computer is consuming huge amount power than its rated value, then reject the computer.
3. Check the monitor, hard drives, the CD drive and all the buttons.

If all the above terms satisfy then it would be a wise decision to buy a used computer. By this you not only save lot of money but also have the option to upgrade it later.

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