Six Best Apps to Get Started With Windows 8

I am sure you are enjoying working on the new Windows 8. Likewise, we all know that Microsoft has added various new features in it in order to make it different from previous versions. However, many users are looking for some new tweaks in the new operating system. Furthermore, you need to optimize Windows 8 speed it up and to add great ease in your voyage. Therefore, I have listed certain apps for you ease.

Follow and apply the following apps, if you really liked them.

1.       New Microsoft Office 2013:

Microsoft office 2013 is launched with some additional features. In addition, it works great with Windows and used by numerous users. It is recommend downloading and installing the updated version of the office 2013. It can perform in two ways, depends on the usage.

·         As traditional desktop App

·         As Metro App

2.       Twitter:

New version of the twitter app is launched. In addition, it is highly compatible with Windows 8. Furthermore, the new version takes up the entire screen. However, opened links within app will allow you to read articles and see pictures without terminating twitter.

3.       Nextgen Reader:

This Windows 8 app is designed to work great on desktop system and tablet. By default, it seems like a basic feed reader on desktop. Moreover, you will see list of feeds running down on the left pane of screen .This app requires a Google reader account.

4.       Remote Desktop:

It is free app for the window s8. In which you can control your desktop from a remote location. In addition, it will allow you to view all the remote connections on home screen. Furthermore, you can also copy, paste and switch between remote desktop connection sessions.

5.       Dropbox:

This app will allow you to quickly browse files, view images, and watch videos with a click/tap. Moreover, you can edit and save your files from other apps of Windows8. With the help of Share Charm, you can share your images and files.

6.       Netflix:

Netflix is considered as the leading subscription service for movies and television programs. In addition, it is a video streaming app, which allows to the media library. If you are movies lover, then you must download and install this app to enhance your experience using Windows 8.

How to Troubleshoot – Firefox Issues Caused By Malware

Operating system is designed to help the user in many ways. In addition, users want to have a secured system, which works efficiently. However, while browsing on the net, certain programs are installed without user’s consent. In addition, these programs are harmful for the system and they can damage your system. In result, system’s efficiency and credibility decreases if they are not removed. Such malicious programs are  called Malware. At times, your favorite browser Mozilla Firefox also crashes and behaves weird when malware installed on the system.

To protect the system from threatening programs, one should optimize pc. Moreover, if you are having above problem, then you need to fix it with the help of following below mentioned steps.

How to Know If Malware Causes Firefox Issues:

Following are the symptoms of malware installed on your system. In addition, focusing on Firefox issues, these symptoms are stated.

1.       It does not launch easily.

2.       When you open any website, your browser automatically redirects to another site. Moreover, you cannot block these websites once you entered.

3.       Often times, ad popups appear all the time. However, you have blocked them several times.

4.       Your Firefox take long time to load a website. At times, it cannot load certain websites.

5.       It crashes and freezes frequently.

6.       Some unwanted toolbars are installed on wit that are annoying for you.

How to Prevent You System from Malware:

Follow the below suggestion to protect your system from Malware.

1.       Do not install untrusted/unknown application. Often times, various websites offer you to click and install applications in order to increase your system’s efficiency. In addition, unwanted toolbars are installed and these applications are mostly harmful for your system.

2.       Block unknown popup Windows. Because, most of the malicious websites try to install malware on your system by exciting offers and images in pop-up Windows. In addition, you can also find animation of website scanning.

3.       Install and run a reliable security program (anti-virus / anti-spyware/ anti-malware), which can secure your system completely. In addition, a good program will scan your system. It will not allow any virus and malware to harm your system. However, one should always turn on the security program and scan system frequently.

4.       Update your system and other application from the authorized websites. 

Reasons Why Your System Runs Slow - Get It Fixed Now

A computer machine is specially designed to help you in different tasks. However, working on a slow computer is frustrating. Your programs take long time to launch and operate. In addition, system freezes and crashes several times. Finally, you decide to throw it from your room or sale it at low price. This is not the solution, because after a good time your new system may also offer such problems. Therefore, you need to find, configure, and fix the issues behind this problem. 

There are various reasons for a slow PC. If you are having this problem, follow the below steps to solve it effectively. I hope it will work great for you.

Possible Reasons:

Following are the possible reasons for the above problem:

1.       Heavy Data and Large Files

2.       Running multiple Heavy Applications at same time

3.       Fragmented Registry

4.       Infected System

5.       Low RAM

Solution for the Problem

Following are the solutions for the problem:

Heavy Data and Large Files:

Often times, users believe that a computer machine can hold any large file. However, they need to remember it is only a machine with some limitations. If there are many large files and heavy data in the system that has almost occupied your hard disk space, then your system will go slowdown. In addition, its efficiency will decrease gradually. Therefore, install an external memory stick to your system and shift heavy files to it. Your system must have at least 20% free space on hard drive.

Close Multiple Programs:

While you run any heavy application, you need to close other running applications. Moreover, system’s efficiency will distribute in all running programs. In result, your system will not be able to quickly perform any action.

Defragment Windows Registry:

Windows registry is responsible for the information and settings of all programs. It is informed about each action taken in the system. However, it becomes corrupted when unused keys are left in it. These unused keys are burden for registry. In addition, corrupted registry will affect your system. Therefore, install a free registry cleaner and fix issues.

Add More RAM:

Low RAM will not support various heavy applications to perform properly. In addition, your system may go slowdown. Therefore, add at least 2GB RAM to tour system (depending on the system’s specification)

Install Reliable Security Program:

A system is infected when virus and other malware attack on it. In addition, infected system will not perform normally. For this, install and run a reliable security program. It will complete scan your system and remove possible threats from it.

How do I Optimize PC for Gaming?

It is really teasing that gaming hardware quickly outdated. Every day you notice that these hardware needs replacement. Moreover, there are chances that your computer is not running on optimum performance level. Because of so many reasons its working under its capabilities. To overcome these issues, below are some points that you can follow to boost up pc speed.

Hard drive space

Make sure that your hard drive has enough free space; it should not be more than 90% full. Most of people leave deleted files in recycle bin, which is burden on hard drive. Keep in mind to have some free space and empty recycle bin.

Anti-virus and Registry

Make sure that you have updated anti-virus. Otherwise, virus will capture your computer and make it slow down. Moreover, check errors in registry and fix them, if you don’t have much information on this, read ‘how to clean up registry junk’. In this way, computer will not fall much down.

Defragmentation

Continuous deleting and copying data on your hard drive become cause of fragmentation, which slows down your pc. Therefore, every PC needs timely defragmentation to show full performance. You can schedule defragmentation so you never forget. You can find defragmentation option, go to Start menu, Click Accessories> System Tools and click Defragment.

Too many Applications

Most of times it goes unseen what applications are useful and we leave them stick to hard disk. Uninstall applications that are of no use to you. To do this, go to Start; click Control Panel, and Uninstall programs.

Overclocking

This technique can be employed to get more from hard drive than their actual capacity. It can be dangerous to play with hardware’s but if you are enthusiastic enough for gaming, you can try it at your own. It over clock hardware than their actual clock set by manufacturer. You can read more on web ‘how to over clock’

Graphic cards drivers

Graphic card is most important part for playing games. It perform heavy task of handling system graphics. You always need an appropriate graphic card to keep your games running. Moreover, it is important that graphic card driver is up to date. Go to manufacturer’s website, choose your graphic card model, and download latest driver.

Efficient use of Processor

On a single computer, you can do multiple task but modern games are quite complicated and need a lot of processing power of computer. Running other applications along games are not suggested but an application like notepad is not bad. Make sure, heavy applications are not running in minimize mood or in background. It is a good idea to give maximum available processing to your computer.

Moreover, you can read blogs on gaming websites on ‘how to get maximum out of your PC’. It may save your money.