MalWarebytes

In this video review I will look at a favourite application I like to use called Malwarebytes. This application is used to combat malware infections and restore your computer to it’s optimum performance. Of course the application we will look at is free (shareware) but you can purchase the full version if you wish.

I had malware through a clients computer one day and tried my usual applications which this time failed. I installed malwarebytes for the first time, ran the application and bingo, all malware gone, needless to say I was impressed.

The application is quite light and very speedy when running in quick scan mode, I highly recommend this application to anyone looking for rock solid anti-malware software.

Go-ahead and download the free version of Malwarebytes and install the application. I will run through the software in the video below and show you just how easy it is for you to remove unwanted malicious software from your computer.

Harddrive Defragmentation

Disk defragmentation is a term used to describe the process to reduce fragmented files on your harddrive. Windows does have a defragmentation programme included in system tools but we will use a much better piece of software. This free software will not only reduce the fragmented files and organize these files so they are close together and contiguous but the programme will also optimize the placement of the files.

The performance boost to harddrives is explosive, your applications will open and run faster

Download Ultimate Defrag

I will also show you how to optimise your harddisks for peak performance simply using some harddrive tweaks.

Follow my video of how to setup and run UltimateDefrag and How to Optimize Harddisks.

PC System Cleanup

In our first part of this series I will show you how to cleanup your PC system. I like to start any system optimization with a clean base. Please download CCleaner (Crap Cleaner). This is a very lightweight and powerful application for any computer system cleanup. Follow the steps below to clean the crap from your system or alternatively see my video below performing the system cleanup steps using CCleaner.

Run CCleaner

1.Install CCleaner.
2.During installation at the “Install Options” screen uncheck “Automatically check for Updates” and “Add CCleaner Yahoo! Toolbar”, then proceed with install.
3.When running the programme for the first time you will see two tabs “Windows and “Applications”. Click the “Windows” Tab and ensure all checkboxes are ticked. (This is what will be cleaned up)
4.Click the “Analyze” button. CCleaner will inform you how much waste will be removed from your computer.
5.Finally click “Run Cleaner” (Ensure no browsers are open as it will interfere with the cleaning process).
6.Click the “Applications” tab and repeat the “analyze” and “Run Cleaner” steps as previous.

You are well on your way to a faster system by simply performing this step. You have effectively cleaned up your temp files, emptied the trash, cleaned caches, internet history and cookies.

Follow this video of how to cleanup your PC system