Free Downloads to Pep-up and Protect Your PC

Description

The author, Bob Penfold, uses his vast knowledge and experience in computing to guide the reader simply through the process of finding reliable sites and sources of free software that will help optimize the performance and protect their computer against most types of malicious attack.

Amongst the many topics covered are:

    * Using Windows 7 optimization wizard.

    * PCPitstop for advice on improving performance, reducing start up times ,etc.

    * Free optimization scans and the possibility of these being used as a ploy to attack your PC.

    * Free programs such as Ccleaner, Registry checker and PCPal optimization software

    * Internet speed testing sites and download managers.

    * Overclocking sites together with warnings about using this technique.

    * Sites and software for diagnosis of hardware faults including scanning for out of date drivers and finding suitable replacements.

    * Free Antivirus software and programs that combat specific types of malware.

    * Firewalls.

    * Search engines to identify mystery processes listed in Windows Task Manager.