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Maintaining Your PC

Regular maintenance for your PC is extremely important and should not be overlooked. Proper maintenance can prevent many computer problems down the road which will save you time, money and probably a headache or two!

OPTI-UPS PS1500B UPS

The OPTI-UPS PS1500B UPS is an excellent choice for any high end computer system. See my complete PS1500B review.

Tripp Lite ECO750UPS UPS

The Tripp Lite ECO750UPS battery backup is an excellent, environmentally friendly UPS choice for mid-range PCs. See my complete ECO750UPS review.

CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS

The CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD UPS is simply the best battery backup for high performance PCs. See my complete CP1500AVRLCD review.

11 Ways to Keep Your PC Cool

Many parts of your PC can get very hot when your computer is on so keeping your PC cool is very important. Here are several ways to keep your PC cool.

APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V Battery Backup Review

This UPS is one of the easiest to use, fully featured battery backup devices I've ever used. The built-in LCD screen, the large number of outlets providing battery backup, and the impressive run time all come together in this excellent choice for a UPS.

Clean A Flat Screen Monitor

Flat screen monitors, also known as LCD monitors, are a little different than their CRT cousins when it comes to cleaning. Flat screen monitors require special care when cleaning because their displays are sensitive and easily scratched and damaged.

Clean Out The Temp Folder in Windows Vista

Manually cleaning out the Temp folder in Window Vista is often a necessary maintenance step when the Windows Vista Disk Cleanup utility fails to completely clean out the Temp folder.

Clean Out The XP Temp Folder Manually

Manually cleaning out the Temp folder in Window XP is often a necessary maintenance step when the Windows XP Disk Cleanup utility fails to clean out the Temp folder automatically.

Cleaning a Mouse

Aside from extending the life of and preventing damage to the mouse, properly cleaning it will make it easier to use and prevent the cursor from "jumping around" on the screen due to dirty rollers.

Clear the Internet Cache in Firefox 2

Clearing the Internet cache from Firefox 2 is often necessary to solve certain web page and browser problems that sometimes occur.

Clear the Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer 6

Clearing the temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer 6 is sometimes necessary to solve certain problems with web pages and with the browser itself.

Clear the Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer 7

Removing temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer 7 is sometimes necessary to solve certain problems with web pages and sometimes to even fix problems with IE7 itself.

Create a Backup Plan

Backing up valuable data on your computer may be the single most important maintenance task you can perform but it's often the most overlooked. In this article, you'll learn how to create a backup plan that's fast and easy enough to do on a regular basis.

Top 4 Backup Software Programs

Backup software makes backing up your data automatic - a must-have feature of any successful backup plan. Here is a list of some of the most popular backup software titles available.

Top 3 Online Backup Services

Online backup services work in much the same way as traditional backup software does. With an online backup service, however, your important data is transmitted over the Internet and securely stored on a server in a professional data center.

Defrag Your Hard Drive

Defragging the data on your hard drive helps to properly reorganize how the data stored on the drive, usually boosting system performance. This is an important part of proper maintenance and this guide will show you how to get it done right.

Cleaning the Inside of the Computer

Properly and safely cleaning the inside of your PC can be tricky but is one of the most important maintenance tasks you can perform. Cleaning helps remove debris buildup from fans and other components which can cause very serious problems if left to accumulate. Follow these easy tips to get your hardware running like new again.
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