Computer Repair: Troubleshooting Slow Computers 8437 Tuttle Avenue Suite #255 Sarasota, FL 34243

Slow computers result to great losses in productivity at work. This frustrates most computer users. Ever had the urge to bang your laptops or desktops because they are running too slow? You are not alone. Computer repair technicians troubleshoot lots of problems related to this one.

Reasons as To Why Your Computer Runs Slowly

There are a lot of reasons why computers run slowly. Listed below are the top three reasons given by computer repair technicians as to why this happens.

Hard Disk Clutter

Imagine having a closet bursting with clothes. How much time will it take you to find a glittery fuchsia pink top amidst all the other clothes? The same goes with your hard disk. Computer repair technicians say that ignoring your hard disk may lead to a slow down of your PC because it takes longer for your PC to find and process files. For preventive maintenance, clear out your hard disk every once in a while. You may want to use an external storage if there are some files that you cannot let go of.

Other preventive maintenance tools that you can use are:

1. Disk Cleanup Tool - frees the space in your hard drive by comprehensively searching your hard disk deleting the files that are not needed.
2. Disk Defragmenter Tool - enhances computer performance by rearranging files in an orderly manner.

Malware, Virus, and other Unwanted Programs Applications

Most computer users do not know the dangers of malware and virus to their PCs. Malwares and virus can slow a computer or totally shut it down. Malware removal and virus removal is the common computer repair needed for this. Most computer repair chops offer malware removal and virus removal services.

Other problematic applications are unwanted programs. They eat up a lot of computer resources and ultimately slow the computer down. Some of the unwanted programs that made it to the top list include:

1. Programs and applications that are unknowingly downloaded from the internet and installed in your computer.
2. Programs and applications that may come bundled with a new PC and are of no use to a user.
3. Programs and applications that were used in the past but are not required anymore.

Like malware removal and virus removal, unwanted applications can also be easily removed from your system with the help of a computer repair expert.

Registry Problems

Computer registry is a central database containing all the pertinent information needed for the functioning of a computer. This is the database that computers access to perform different tasks. Extensive use of the registry can lead to various errors or problems encountered over time. There are registry cleaners that you can purchase to scan, repair, and make a back-up of the data in the registry.

To know more about slow computers and how to speed them up, contact the nearest computer repair facility in your area.

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Sarasota, FL 34243

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Wireless Network Configuration or Encryption

Technology usage and adoption in businesses today has reached a point where these systems are vital to a company's processes. Most businesses currently work on a network so as to allow for quicker correspondence and coordination on projects. The existence of a network has numerous benefits most notably permitting for easier and quicker data pooling and transmission.

However, while such a system has numerous significant advantages, an inadequate wireless network configuration exposes a network to a number of potential dangers and threats. As vital and potentially sensitive company data is shared over a network, the falling of data into the wrong hands can have severe consequences for a company as the individuals may use this information to exploit the company for their own benefits.

Furthermore, data transmission may be intercepted or be read by someone it is not exactly intended for – be it intentionally or unintentionally. Lack of security over a wireless network may further result in the planting of malicious software which may result in the crashing of the company software – an event which can be disastrous as it can bring company processes to a complete halt and thus heave severe negative repercussions on a company's business.

It is therefore very important that proper thought and consideration be given to the wireless network configuration in an organization. Expert help and consultation should therefore be taken in order to ensure that a company's security network is as robust as possible. There should be properly defined and administered data rights and permissions to ensure that an individual has only got access to data relevant to them e.g. making sure that a person in the marketing department cannot view or change files in the HR department unless permitted by company policy. Furthermore, the wireless network should adopt to have an active internal email, firewall, intrusion prevention and anti-malware setup. This is very important in order to ensure that the wireless network cannot be tapped into by third parties planning on undertaking malicious acts such as corporate spying, installing of malware or accessing (and possibly changing) company files. Furthermore, it should ensure that the network is secure and can only be logged in by personnel who are on the company roster and are authorized access to the wireless network.

Furthermore, wireless network security can be boosted using the proper encryption. Now how this works is that encryptioncan be used to scramble (encrypt) the data being transmitted via the wireless network. This scrambled (encrypted) data can only be decrypted by authorized personnel and machines thus ensuring that the information is not accessed by those who it is not meant for. It is however important to note that all wireless devices on the network should be able to support the method used to encrypt the data, else it will not be deciphered or decrypted at the receiving end hence making the whole process useless.
Now despite the security risks attached, in today's world it is not feasible for companies to consider working without a wireless network. However, it is important that necessary precautionary steps be taken in order to safeguard company interests.

iTech Computer Solutions
35 West Brandon Blvd. Suite #224
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 956-4928 ext. Brandon
(941) 404-6338 ext. Sarasota
http://www.itechcs.net/