Today's Myth: Does deleting photos, documents, files, etc. from your computer speed up your computer's performance?

Answer: False
Deleting files of any type doesn't speed up your computer's performance.

Your computer's performance is based on three components:
1) The CPU aka Processor - measured in GHz (gigahertz)
2) The amount of RAM memory installed - Measured in GB (gigabytes)
3) The hard drive - Measured in Revolutions Per Minute (RPMs)

The bigger the number for the CPU or RAM usually means the faster the computer (loosely).  See my earlier post:
http://www.businesssoftwaremadeeasy.com/log/post_467491967_tips.htm

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If your computer is running slow then the fastest way to speed it up is to add more RAM memory.  This is the easiest upgrade particularly with computers running Windows XP.  Many Windows XP computers usually do not have enough RAM memory and do run slow.

If you feel you have enough memory but your computer is still running slow, then you may have a spyware.

If your computer isn't running as fast as you think it should, give me a call (512) 451-9720 or just reply to this email.  I can help!

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Today's Myth: Deleting a file removes it from your computer

Answer: False
Deleting a file does not mean that is has been removed from the computer.  Instead, the space on the hard drive that the file occupied file has merely been flagged as 'available' meaning the computer can use that space to save another file.  Until that time, your deleted file is easily recoverable with a variety of free and paid software.  This is true even if you reformat the hard drive.

When you think about it, consider all the spreadsheets and word documents you create. Then consider all the websites you visit.  All of these actions generate files and many of them will have your personal and financial information.  More so, all of these files can be recovered.

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To protect yourself, you can use the Wipe Free Space utility included in Ccleaner.  After you delete your temporary Internet files and empty your recycle bin, run this utility.

When getting rid of a computer, wipe the entire hard drive using:
• DBAN - or if you are not as technical
• Use something like DriveScrubber from OfficeDepot.

Any of these methods seeks the Free Space (aka 'available' space) on the hard drive and writes a bunch of random characters on it.  This makes recovery of any deleted file almost impossible.

Alternatively, you can always remove the hard drive and just beat it with a hammer!  If none of these methods work, give me a call (512) 451-9720 and I can extract and destroy your hard drive for you.

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Today's Myth: My security software has never detected a virus - its bullet proof!

Answer: False
Getting spyware depends more on your surfing habits than your security software.  It's likely that you do have a spyware on your computer in spite of your security software. 

For the best security you should have a anti-spyware program in addition to your security software like, Webroot AntiSpyware or Malwarebytes.  Others like SpyBot or AdAware do not seem as effective as they were when they first came out.

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Personally, I like and use Malwarebytes because it’s free and effective.  You can download it at www.malwarebytes.org

When you do, select the free version (Decline the Trial Version when installing it).  Do a QuickScan and see what you get.  You may be surprised!

If you think you have a spyware that you can’t remove give me a call at (512) 451-9720 or just reply to this email.

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