Know about Software, and Tips to Make Your Computer Faster and Safer

Software, as we mentioned, is an another name for programs. Programs are the
instructions that tell the computer how to process data into the form you want.
In most cases, the word   software and programs are interchangeable. There are
two major kinds of software: system software and application software. You can
think of application software as the kind you use. Think of software as the
kind the computer uses.

• Are you getting the most out of your computer? Here are just a few of the tips to make your computer faster and safer to use.

1. Controlling spam. Do you get a lot of unwanted e-mail advertisements? There are some basic steps that you can take to keep your inbox spam-free.   See page 2.9.
2. Online shopping. Have you ever bought anything online? If not, it’s likely that in the future you will join the thousands who have. Consider a few guidelines to make your shopping easier and safer. See page 2.19.
3. Creating and updating Web sites. Are you thinking about creating your own website? Perhaps you already have one and would like to spruce it up a bit. Here are a few suggestions that may help. See page 4.15.
4. Improving slow computer operations. Does your computer seem to be getting slower or slower? Consider a few suggestions that might add a little zip to your current system. See page. 6.13.
5. Improving hard disk performance.  Does your internal hard-disk drive run a lot and seem slow? Are you having problems with lost or corrupted files? To clean up the disk and speed up access, consider defragging.

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