Lab Rats! Episode 145: Why's My Computer So Slooooooooowwwww? –

Show Notes - Episode 145

SERIES: Lab Rats

EPISODE #: 145

RELEASE DATE: November 3, 2008

TITLE: Why's My Computer So Slooooooooowwwww?

RUN TIME: 22:30

HOSTS: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers

STUDIO DIRECTOR: Matt Harris

EDITOR: Matt Harris

SOURCE: www.labrats.tv/episodes/ep145.html

NOTES:

- gunk(noun): dirty, sticky, leftover bits. Named after a brand-name solvent, apparently!

- TIP #1: Uninstall software that you are no longer using.

- If you want to edit audio, Audiocity's here: http://audiocity.sourceforge.net/.

- TIP #2: Defrag your hard drive.

- For more information on whether you should defrag your Mac: http://www.tinyurl.com/5mnu6q.

- TIP #3: Scan for viruses and spyware regularly.

- Watch episode 61 for more information on Windows security.

- Breaking...new Mac virus found...? http://www.tinyurl.com/6llqul.

- TIP #4: Add more RAM to your system.

- Watch episode 21 for more information on installing RAM into your existing computer.

- TIP #5: Clean out your system registry by removing any software that you don't need to run everytime your system boots.

- Watch episode 35 for more information on cleaning your registry.

- CAUTION: Be sure to "hide Windows services" so you don't accidentally turn one off. Also, turning off other services may also disable your antivirus or spyware programs so be careful.

- Download of the Week: SpeedUpMyPC 2009 = FREE Trail / $29.95 to Purchase.

- If you're on Facebook don't forget to join the Biff and Boo Fan Club.

- Be sure to check out Andy's new DVD, Getting Started with Windows Vista, on sale now!

- Little Geeks Organization - Little Geeks is a philanthropic organization that collects, refurbishes and re-distributes donated home computers to children in need. Please give generously to the Little Geeks Foundation holiday fundraising campaign at http://www.tinyurl.com/3xb8dv.