Vista = Aweful Operating System

I recently purchased a new computer preloaded with Vista Home Premium. I had heard mixed reviews about the product, but I decided to give it a try and here is what I came up with.

Vista Sucks.

Heres why:

• Vista has an infinite number of compatibility issues with various softwares including a lot of anti virus programs.
• This OS (operating system) has tons of trial software from Norton Antivirus to Office 2007 which you need to purchase at the end of the trial period.
• The “cool looking” user interface is an extreme waste of the CPU and memory. Running numerous programs at once without disabling the animated features is near suicidal. The sidebar, although it looks nice, is a complete waste. (For those of you that didn’t know, you already have a clock on your screen in the lower right corner. Who needs two?)
• Vista’s disk burning feature does not work at all. I recommend using another disk burning software called Roxio.
• Vista is quick to determine if a program is not responding, unlike XP. Often times it will say a program is not responding and three seconds later it is.
• Windows Movie Maker: Don’t even bother. This program will stop working after about 30 seconds.

My genious conclusion:

Stick With XP! (Who would have guessed?)

Not only is XP the most stable operating system ever made by Microsoft, it is the most compatible with programs. XP will continue to be supported for a while, so stick with XP until Vienna comes out (Microsofts next big OS), or wait for Vista’s Service Pack to arrive. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.

Best Regards,
Matt

5 Tips For Speeding Up Your PC

Is your computer running slow? You are not alone. In this article you will discover the extremely simple tips to clean up your PC and keep it running like new. Be sure to check out the recommended programs at the end of this article, they are very useful.

1. Clean Up Your Hard Drive: There are tons of unnecessary files stored inside your PC that you dont even know about, including hundreds of temporary files and unnecessary setup information. You can delete these files by going to your disk cleanup tool within Windows. Just go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and Disk Cleanup. If you have never done this before, it will take a while to load, but it will remove many unnecessary files. This tool will also compress older files to free up space on your hard drive.

2. Defragment Your Hard Drive: Often times bytes of data that comprise a file become scatted on your hard drive, which increases the loading times. Defragging your PC will be very beneficial to increasing the performance of your PC. To load the defragmenter tool on windows, go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and Disk Defragmenter.

3. Scan for Spyware: There is over a 90% chance that you have spyware on your PC. The most effective tool to remove spyware is AntiSpywareBot which is about $20. There are a variety of less effective and free anti spyware programs including SpyBot and Ad-Aware. These programs remove tracking cookies, advertisements, unwanted programs, and more. An anti spyware program is absolutely essential to increasing the performance of your PC.

4. Clean Your Registry: Issues within the Windows registry are the most common reason for error messages and the freezing of your PC. Remove these issues using a registry cleaner. Do not attempt you edit the windows registry yourself. For a free registry cleaner try TweakNow Registry Cleaner. For the most effective registry cleaning program, I recommend RegCure which costs about $30.

5. Scan for Viruses: Computer infections can absolutely reek havoc on your computer and having an up-to-date antivirus program is the key to a safe and speedy PC. I highly recommend Avast antivirus. It is 100% free, I use it personally, and it is extremely easy to use.

Now that you have done all of this work on your PC, check to make sure you didn’t miss anything. I would recommend going to PCPitStop and running a free scan to see what specific tweaks you can do to improve your PC. Just sign up at PCPitStop and run a scan of your computer.

Recommended Downloads:

CCleaner (free): Great hard drive cleaning tool.

AntiSpywareBot ($19.95): Most effective tool to remove spyware and speed up your PC.

SpyBot (free): Good spyware removal tool.

Ad-Aware (free): Another good spyware removal tool.

TweakNow Registry Cleaner (free): Decent registry cleaning software.

RegCure ($29.95): Best Registry Cleaning Tool

Avast! AntiVirus (free): Great Antivirus Program.

With these tools your PC should be running like new in no time.

Best Regards,
Matt

RegCure: Effective Registy Cleaner

If you have been browsing the latest internet products, you have probably noticed that registry cleaners are excessively popular. But what exactly is a registry cleaner? Well, every computer running on Windows has a registry which is a database of configuration information which tell the PC how to run. Often times these files become corrupted and result in error messages and the freezing of your computer. These issues slow down your PC.

RegCure, is the best registry cleaner available. I have done a side by side comparison video of how much more effective RegCure is compared to a leading competitor, RegClean. This video is available below.

Please take the time to do a free scan of your computer’s registry using RegCure. It takes only a few minutes of your time and greatly increases your PC’s performance. In order to remove all of the issues detected you will need to purchase the product for $29.95. Trust me, this software is worth every penny.

Download RegCure Here.

Best Regards,
Matt

AntiSpywareBot : Great Tool to Increase your PC’s Performance

Is your computer running slow? Chances are, you’re not alone. According to CNN, there is over a 90% chance that your computer is infected with spyware. Spyware is also the biggest threat to personal computing. But what exactly is spyware? Spyware is a program that performs malicious activity on your computer without your knowledge. This includes annoying pop-ups even if your not on the internet, tracking cookies that follow you everywhere you go online, keyloggers that record your passwords, and programs that leave your PC wide open for future attacks. These are all the things that annoy the heck out of you, and slow your computer down.

Currently there are a variety of programs on the market to help solve this problem, and choosing the best one can be a little overwhelming. Many people feel satisfied with a free antispyware program. The truth is with these programs is that you get what you pay for. I have tried several spyware removal programs and the most effective one I have used to date is AntiSpywareBot .

AntiSpywareBot , created by 2Squared Software, is a great antispyware program. It offers advanced protection against many computer issues that slow down your PC. I personally use this program and it removes what other programs leave behind. 2squared is the industry leader in computer privacy and security, and AntiSpywareBot is an award winning program that proves it. I downloaded the program and after a surprisingly quick scan, I had over 700 infections. Thats right, 700 infections. After I registered, I removed all of these issues, set a scheduled scan of my whole PC every night, and managed programs that start up with my PC. After that, I saw an immediate improvement in my PC’s performance. It really is an amazing tool. The price was right too. It only cost me $19.95 for a year of updates and customer support.

If your computer is sluggish, I would highly recommend you download AntiSpywareBot for a free scan.

Download AntiSpywareBot Here.

Best Regards,
Matt