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PC acting up: use Task Manager to find the culprit

Posted on October 9, 2022September 25, 2022 by cynmackley
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Use Task Manager to find out what's slowing down your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged apps, processes, speed up windows, system manager, task manager, windows, Windows 101 Comment

Software… Firmware… Hardware…

Posted on February 9, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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What are all of those "Wares" buzzing around your head? I'll explain the difference between software, firmware and hardware and even through in bonus definitions for malware, adware and userware.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up HelpTagged adware, firmware, Games, Hardware, malware, programs, Software, userware3 Comments

Does XtraPC really work?

Posted on December 3, 2021November 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Can XtraPC really speed up my computer? We check out this gadget.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged flash drive, is xtrapc a scam, linux, slow pc, speed up your PC, Ubuntu, XtraPC3 Comments

Belarc Advisor

Posted on October 27, 2021October 13, 2021 by cynmackley

An incredible free download that gives you detailed information about your PC.

Posted in App Reviews, Computer Terms, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged belarc advisor, file management, free downloads, Hardware, pc, system check, windows2 Comments

Refresh Windows 10

Posted on July 25, 2021July 16, 2021 by cynmackley

Is your PC messed up? Really messed up? Let's check out the nuclear option.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, System Tune-Up Help, Windows 10Tagged reset, reset Windows 10, security, viruses3 Comments

Turn off Windows 10 background apps

Posted on June 3, 2021May 19, 2021 by cynmackley

How turning off background apps can speed up your PC, save data, and protect privacy.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged background apps, privacy, security, speed up windows, speed up your PC, Windows 101 Comment

The Best Chrome Tip Ever

Posted on February 10, 2021January 31, 2021 by cynmackley
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My favorite tip for speeding up Chrome.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, System Tune-Up Help, Using The InternetTagged chrome, Google Chrome, Limit Chrome processes, speed up browser2 Comments

Understanding Windows Registry

Posted on September 3, 2020September 5, 2020 by cynmackley

Learn how Windows registry works and if you need a registry cleaner.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., System Tune-Up HelpTagged registry, registry cleaner, windows, Windows 10, windows 10 registryLeave a comment

Microsoft Security Essentials Warning

Posted on July 19, 2019July 1, 2019 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot an issue with Microsoft Security Essentials.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, Microsoft Security Essentials, securityLeave a comment

Clear unwanted programs from your PC

Posted on November 22, 2018October 30, 2018 by cynmackley

Clear unwanted programs from your PC in a flash with PC Decrapifier.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged clean your pc, free downloads, pc, pc decrapifier, windowsLeave a comment

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