Free Downloads To Pep-Up and Protect Your PCs

Robert 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 optimise the performance and protect their computer against most types of malicious attack.

Among the many topics covered are: Using Windows 7 optimisation wizard: Using Pitstop for advice on improving performance, reducing start up times, etc: Free optimisation scans and the possibility of these being used as a ploy to attack your PC.

Plus, free programs such as Ccleaner, Registry checker and PCPal optimisation 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with warnings about using this technique: Sites and software for diagnosis of hardware faults, including scanning for out of date drivers and finding suitable replacements: Free Antivirus software and programs that combat specific types of malware: Firewalls: Search engines to identify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.