Deactivating Hibernate and Erasing hiberfil.sys file corrects slow Windows 7

Windows 7 computers will no longer remain slow if memory is expanded via the disabling of hibernate and the deletion of ‘hiberfil.sys’.

One of the reasons attributed to a slow Windows 7 PC is less amount of memory. And when chain hibernation that’s enabled is followed, with heavy ‘hiberfil.sys’ existing, the computer suffers from less memory.

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Fix Windows Installer Error 1721 - Smart Tips!

Users can employ simple techniques like, re-registering windows installer service and cleaning windows registry to fix the Error 1721 on their computer and enjoy easy installation of Java and other applications.

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Remove Unwanted Programs

Unnecessary programs are a general cause of a slow computer. By removing these, a user can get a faster computer.

Are you experiencing a computer which is near its death? The reason behind it may be your hard disk which could have been victimized by unwanted software and programs.

Often, users keep number of software on their computers that have an average memory. Generally, these are unnecessary which have been installed and forgotten over a period of time causing a slow computer. Hence, it is good to regularly free your computer from unwanted programs to avoid slow computer.

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5 Simple Tips To Remain Safe on Facebook

Facebook has been the topic of many security and privacy headlines with a number of  consumer protection agencies recently filing complaints with the Federal Trade Commission to members of the controversial hacker group Anonymous vowing to hack Facebook on November 5.  Additionally, with the rise of spam and fraud on Facebook there is an increasing need to be aware of the type of actions that might compromise your Facebook profile.  Here are some tips to keep you safe:

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Computer’s Hard Disk Making Clicking Sounds: Beware Hard Disk Might Crash

Users should not ignore the clicking sound of their computer as it may lead to the failure of hard drive! 

A clicking sound from the hard drive of a computer is usually considered as a negative indication. This can be an indication of terrible hardware happenings and hence the users should immediately backup their hard drive.

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Have you beaten your Computer up today?

From time to time we ask our SPAMfighter community some interesting questions about computer usage, the Internet, computer security, spam and other stuff we find interesting. Yes, our team does consist of a couple people with fancy degrees in behavioural sciences and such, but we're not all nerdy programmers.
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The Threat of Keyloggers

...And How To Protect Yourself From Them

This is the first of a regular series of articles to be written by guest authors. This time around, Gary Smith from keylogger reviews tells us about the risks of keyloggers, and what you can do to protect yourself. While edited for house style, the work is entirely that of the author. Keyloggers are sneaky programs that are usually silently installed on your computer without your awareness. Once they are in, they capture everything that is happening and send this information to the "hacker" via email or an internet-based server set up especially to receive your details.

I thought that I was safe...

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PlayStation Network Hacked

While we're a little late to the story that the Sony PSN network was hacked, and the claim by the hackers that they have some two million plus customer's credit card details, we still thought it was worth visiting the story, and looking at ways you can ameliorate the risks of one of your service providers getting hacked. Firstly, while having good security software on your system is essential to protecting you, there is very little you can do about your service provider being hacked, as security on their network is something they should take care of, but a spate of recent hacks suggests they are not doing the very best job they can, and, in their defence, the hackers and criminals involved in a lot of hacking are trying harder and harder to get into these supposedly secure systems.
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Making Twitter Safer

In an attempt to reduce the chances of account hijacking and making the process of using twitter safer for their users, twitter Inc have announced that, with immediate effect, twitter users can encrypt their communications with twitter by default by changing their settings.

To set this up on your account, simply follow the instructions below:

On the website, select the settings link:

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Ignoring Error Messages Can Cause Freezing

Users many times face error messages on their PC which are often ignored. These messages are a pointer to the malfunctioning of a computer and after finding them on screen a user should immediately take an action to fix the problem. Error message is not just a message that pops up on the screen of a PC, but is a pointer that certain malfunction in a system needs immediate action. It is an indication that user’s PC requires maintenance and attention from his end. Not taking necessary steps at the right time may result into a severe loss to a user because he only neglected the maintenance of his PC.
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Looking for a free SLOW-PCfighter key, keygen, license?

If you've come here looking for a cracked copy of SLOW-PCfighter or are trying to bypass activation with a free serial number, hack or keygen, you've come to the wrong place. I apologize for the misdirection but while you're here you might as well stay for a minute and read what I have to say.

Piracy is a huge problem costing the software industry billions of dollars a year. Not only is it problem for the software companies but it also affects the consumers as well. Piracy has even been linked to funding terrorism, so if you're downloading or distributing media or software illegally, you're partly to blame for the war in the Middle East. While I don't have any evidence to prove that last statement, I can give you a number of reasons why you should not download pirated software.

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Reformatting: A Simple Technique to Fix your PC

Although there are number of technique to repair a slow computer, users can simply reformat their system to fix the issue. Nowadays, many users face the problem of slow computer. Though there are several measures that can be taken to fix a slow computer, many users think that reformatting the system is the only option to repair a slow PC. As a matter of fact, reformatting a system should be considered as a last option, when all other options fail to fix a slow computer. There are many factors, for instance, viruses, overheating or hard disk failure that can source a slow computer.
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Multiple Virus Software Cause a Slow PC

Virus software is essential for a PC but sometimes loading numerous of them causes the problem of slow PC. Users have reported that the use of virus software causes slow performance in Windows. Perhaps it's ironic that the software which intends to protect a system can actually source slow PC, adversely affecting its performance. Users complained that while installing an anti-virus program they face the problem of slow PC and the internet becomes really slow. Removal of the software returns the system to its normal speed.
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Fixing 1706 Error

A computer which displays a 1706 Error can be fixed via reinstalling or upgrading Windows Installer, reinstalling or upgrading software in use, applying registry cleaners and deleting temporary files. A most frustrating thing to happen to a PC owner is to find errors on his computer. He moans and wonders how he can solve the problems. However, while such errors can be of varied kinds, a major one is the 1706 Computer Error, which’s the short form of Windows Installer Error 1706. This error is related to Microsoft software and it appears on the computer screen while loading a Windows application.
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Internet Porn Still the Biggest Threat To Getting Your Computer Infected

That bastion of email spam and the number one online search term is also the cause of much malware infection, Porn. According to a recent reports, pornography related searches and downloads are the biggest single threat to your PC, with up to 63% of people looking for pornography online being subject to some kind of infection or attempted infection of their system.

It is, of course, perfectly understandable, particularly amongst new users of the web, that, at least just once, people are going to be curious. They'll go off to their favourite search engine, type in "porn" or other related search term and, frankly, will be overwhelmed with the volume of sites returned.

All is not as it seems, however, because, malware (viruses, trojans, spyware etc) writers are nothing if not resourceful. Understanding about social engineering has become their forte, and as such, you need to be versed in that too.

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