| Slow and laggy computers have always been a | | | | of the PC, however, unlike RAM, the registry is an |
| major concern among computer users. | | | | intangible piece of software. The registry stores all |
| Computers have become an integral part of | | | | your personal login details and software settings. |
| modern society. They have found their way into | | | | But the problem with the registry is that it |
| our homes, schools and work places and have | | | | functions like a one-way street; information can |
| positioned themselves as necessities in our lives. | | | | be stored, but cannot be deleted. Hence, files in |
| As such, it has become increasingly ideal to | | | | the registry, also known as the registry keys, will |
| posses a stable computer that runs well. | | | | get accumulated over time. Over the years, the |
| Computers that process data slowly can be an | | | | registry keys will be overwritten many times, |
| enormous hindrance in our daily lives. If you are | | | | thus increasing the chances of the keys going |
| disappointed with your computer's performance, | | | | missing or getting corrupted. If this happens, your |
| then check out these 3 easy steps that can help | | | | computer will take a much longer time to open |
| your computer's performance. | | | | applications. Your computer will need to navigate a |
| #1 RAM check | | | | maze of redundant and corrupted keys, before |
| All computer geeks know what Random Access | | | | getting to the right one. Remember to do regular |
| Memory (RAM) is. RAM is an important | | | | clean ups on your registry. This can be done by |
| component in the computer that helps to store | | | | getting a registry cleaner such as RegCure. You |
| your main data, so that they can be accessed | | | | can also do this manually, but it is not advised. |
| immediately. It is important that you perform a | | | | #3 Defragmentation |
| RAM upgrade once every few years. Newer | | | | Every computer user should be familiar with |
| programs and applications require more memory | | | | defragmentation. If you are unfamiliar with this |
| to run. Your RAM should be one of the main | | | | term, your computer may be suffering needlessly. |
| components you upgrade to keep pace with | | | | Defragmentation helps you sort out the files and |
| increasing software requirements. A small RAM | | | | programs that might have gone missing or |
| has limited space and chances are you are going | | | | misplaced while you were using your computer. |
| to have troubles trying to run certain applications. | | | | Doing defragmentation once every few months is |
| This is also the reason why having a sizeable RAM | | | | good and it acts as mini computer maintenance |
| will help to keep your PC's speed on par newer | | | | for you too. Fortunately, defragmentation is free. |
| PCs. The only disadvantage with this method is | | | | It can be easily found on most Windows based |
| that good RAM can be costly. But it's definitely | | | | computers. |
| worth the money! | | | | So the next time your computer starts slowing |
| #2 Registry clean up | | | | down, refer to these 3 simple steps to restore |
| The 'registry' is an unfamiliar term with most | | | | your computer to its former glory. |
| computer users. The registry is also another part | | | | |