Why you should use a registry cleaner

Authors: Makemycomputerfaster.com

Most computer users have heard that registry errors can make computers slow and unstable. So, even though a lot of people are not quite sure what the registry is, they download a registry cleaner as soon as their computer starts acting up. Any registry cleaner – they’re all the same, right? Wrong, because there are a lot of bogus programs that can damage your computer beyond repair. That’s why some people will even tell you that you shouldn’t use registry cleaners at all.

But that’s not true. There are several reasons why you should use a registry cleaner.

The registry is one of the most vital parts of a Windows system. It is a complicated database that keeps record of all Windows settings for your hardware, the operating system itself, and software. There are registry entries that are absolutely necessary, as your computer won’t boot without them. Similar to any other database, the registry can accumulate a lot of junk and outdated information as time goes by.

Imagine that the registry is a bookstore. It's very easy to find the book you need if all books are located on assigned shelves. But if a careless customer misplaces a book, it becomes virtually undiscoverable. Same with the Windows registry. The more cluttered and bloated it is, the harder it is for Windows to find the references it needs.

When you install and uninstall hardware and software, save and delete files, or browse the Internet, you add information to the registry. When you remove programs and files, some registry entries are left behind and point to something that doesn’t exist. That’s how registry errors appear. Registry cleaning software finds and deletes all obsolete and corrupted entries, which ensures that Windows can perform its tasks a lot faster. That's the main reason why you should use a registry cleaner.

Finding a good registry cleaner can be hard because a lot of them are poorly written and can even contain viruses and spyware. When choosing a registry cleaner, make sure that it meets the following criteria:

• the registry cleaner should come from a well-known software vendor and have good reviews on sites like Download.com and Softpedia.com


• it should be able to create a backup of the registry


• it shouldn't find more than a reasonable amount of errors. Otherwise there is a chance that it will delete essential Windows files


• the registry cleaner shouldn't claim to fix all possible computer errors – that is always a lie

Remember to be very careful when downloading a registry cleaner. But don’t be afraid of cleaning the registry – your computer needs it. Run a registry cleaner at least once a month and your PC will stay fast and error-free.

How To Increase Your Internet Speed By 20%

Posted by Jason, PC Tips Box May 14, 2009

If you use Windows XP Professional then it is possible to squeeze an extra 20% out of your internet connection. By default Windows XP Pro holds back 20% of your Internet speed for various services like windows update and spyware checks.

If you want to tap into this locked speed then make the following changes:

1. Go to Start-> Run-> and type gpedit.msc

2. Expand the Administrative Templates branch

3. Expand the Network tab

4. Highlight QoS Packet Scheduler

5. Select Limit Reservable Bandwidth and check the enabled box

6. Then Change the Bandwidth limit % to 0 %

Once you have done this select apply and restart your PC. After rebooting you should see a noticeable improvement in your net speed.

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How to Speed-up Your Mac

Rahul Dowlath, BLOGOTE July 15, 2010|

* Clean out the "Downloads" folder:
This is a surprising one; sometimes, you never realize how big the Downloads folder on your Mac can really get. Mine is almost 2GB (!). This is valuable hard-disk space that could be utilized in better ways. I recommend you delete any unnecessary files in this folder (if possible, clean-out the entire folder). Move any files you want to keep for future use (such as installation packages) to an external hard drive.

* Clean out the "Start-up" Processes:
Some applications launch immediately when you start-up your Mac. However, you may not need to use any of them, so why not remove them from the Startup que? Do this by navigating to: Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Accounts -> Login Items. In there, simply select the name of a startup item, and select the "minus" sign at the bottom of the list box.

* Get rid of languages you don't need:
By default, OS X installs a bunch of languages to make the OS more universally accessible. But you may not need most of those files; simply remove them by using a nifty utility called Monolongual.

* Restart your Mac:
If you tend to keep your Mac on for a long time (a good few days at most), it's time to give the poor thing a rest — they do have feelings too, you know! Restart the machine, and you may experience a jump in performance.

* Repair your system:
Utilities like Onyx (link to application site) can perform "repairs" to the system, fixing little portions of the OS that may have gotten damaged with the day-to-day stresses of digital life.

* Clean the Hard Drive:
Move-off those unnecessary files like movies, music, and photos, to an external hard drive. Personally, I have my DVD collection which is optimized for iPod viewing sitting on my external drive, saving over 20-30GB of space. Saving disk space gives your Mac a "fresh" feel too, and it makes Spotlight searches that much quicker.

Finally, it's highly recommended that if you own any of the latest Macs (from 2008 onwards, like the uni-body Mac Books), you upgrade to Snow Leopard. While OS X 10.6 doesn't include many visual features, it's refinements under-the-hood make your Mac feel brand new. Do you have any tips of your own that you use to speed-up your Mac? Drop a line in the comments below!

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