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Title: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Burning One on October 23, 2013, 01:28:14 PM
Found an easy way to do so...thought I'd share my knowledge with others sense I've spent a lot of time on the net funny the web as a side note dose not have as much of an appeal after a decade of thinking it did weird eh? Anyways, here are the programs that have helped keep this puppy running well...

Defraggler is a great program but you don't need it if you know where to go to defrag your computer still it's nice to have and an easier way to defrag then right click right click blah:

http://www.piriform.com/defraggler (http://www.piriform.com/defraggler)


CC Cleaner is the bomb, clears eveything from rejrestery junk to cookies and then some, oh even start up nonsense you want gone! I love this program:

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner)

Privoxy is a God send to stay anon on the web, every bit helps and my computer connection is actually faster because I use this:

http://www.privoxy.org/ (http://www.privoxy.org/)

And of course obvious things like AD Block or AD Block Plus

and this new one I've found that I love to bits HTPPS Everywhere:

https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere (https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere)

So with these things in place my computer is running better then it ever has  :yarly:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: RageBeoulve on October 23, 2013, 01:44:23 PM
If you delete system 32 your computer will be much faster.  :green:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Bastet on October 23, 2013, 01:45:00 PM
I have those too malware bytes is another one.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 23, 2013, 01:59:08 PM
Adblock Plus (https://adblockplus.org/en/firefox) is good.

NoScript (http://noscript.net/) is even better. It takes a while to learn how to use it properly, but it's very good against evil scripts.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Jack on October 23, 2013, 04:48:45 PM
Jack disapproves of these links.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 23, 2013, 04:56:08 PM
 :(
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: odeon on October 23, 2013, 11:06:54 PM
If you delete system 32 your computer will be much faster.  :green:

 :lol1:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: odeon on October 23, 2013, 11:09:33 PM
Speaking of defragging disks, you should never defrag your disk if you have an SSD.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Beardy McFuckface on October 24, 2013, 06:28:29 AM
I highly doubt this is stuff most people on this forum didn't have a clue about.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Bastet on October 24, 2013, 06:35:40 AM
Google is your friend.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: BlueGriffyn on October 24, 2013, 09:30:08 AM
Google is your friend.

Your creepy, obsessive friend with boundary issues.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Burning One on October 24, 2013, 10:23:27 AM
Oh just trying to be helpful is all...shesh  :CanofWorms: anyone have any links and or things they'd like to contribute are welcome to do so...
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 24, 2013, 10:25:36 AM
Oh just trying to be helpful is all...shesh  :CanofWorms: anyone have any links and or things they'd like to contribute are welcome to do so...

  I actually hadn't heard of most of those.  I am a n00b and it's nice to have information.  :)
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 24, 2013, 10:26:36 AM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 24, 2013, 10:28:11 AM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P

  Fortunately we are entertaining :cbc: so people like to help us!
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Semicolon on October 24, 2013, 03:26:18 PM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P

  Fortunately we are entertaining :cbc: so people like to help us!

Here's my helpful hint. :trollface: Your computer contains useless programs called "browsers". You could de-hoard your hard drive by deleting them. :tard:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 24, 2013, 05:56:44 PM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P

  Fortunately we are entertaining :cbc: so people like to help us!

Here's my helpful hint. :trollface: Your computer contains useless programs called "browsers". You could de-hoard your hard drive by deleting them. :tard:

  You're lucky I know better than to listen to you.  I'd totally have to sue you.  :tard:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Semicolon on October 24, 2013, 08:07:34 PM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P

  Fortunately we are entertaining :cbc: so people like to help us!

Here's my helpful hint. :trollface: Your computer contains useless programs called "browsers". You could de-hoard your hard drive by deleting them. :tard:

  You're lucky I know better than to listen to you.  I'd totally have to sue you.  :tard:

Don't you want to extend your de-hoarding to your computer? :trollface:

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6704085504/h170D1123/)
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Icequeen on October 24, 2013, 08:20:07 PM
I use ccleaner, mbam, hijack this, and others.

Hiren's boot cd is a nice geek tool...with a whole host of goodies.

I don't recommend the last two unless you know what you're doing with them.


http://forums.majorgeeks.com/ (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/)

I like to stop in from time to time.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Genesis on October 24, 2013, 08:23:02 PM
Weebles wobble but they are not computer experts  :P

  Fortunately we are entertaining :cbc: so people like to help us!

Here's my helpful hint. :trollface: Your computer contains useless programs called "browsers". You could de-hoard your hard drive by deleting them. :tard:

  You're lucky I know better than to listen to you.  I'd totally have to sue you.  :tard:

Don't you want to extend your de-hoarding to your computer? :trollface:

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6704085504/h170D1123/)

Your mother is getting sued!

We're all getting sued!

wait.....

God Damn it!
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Beardy McFuckface on October 24, 2013, 09:22:15 PM
Hiren's boot CD is quite handy indeed. Everything else though is common knowledge for even the semi computer literate.

However, what most people need is common fucking sense. That prevents 99% of computer problems!
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: odeon on October 24, 2013, 10:25:35 PM
The problem with common sense is that it's not very common.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 24, 2013, 10:27:26 PM
 :orly:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Bastet on October 24, 2013, 10:37:21 PM
I'm too lazy to use common sense.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Beardy McFuckface on October 25, 2013, 01:26:26 AM
The problem with common sense is that it's not very common.

Ironic considering it's name!
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ZEGH8578 on October 25, 2013, 09:40:39 AM
Viruses are almost always brought on yourself.

I always eyeroll at my dad, when he tries to feign ignorance, "I swear, I only read El Pais - but I get SO many viruses!"
"Yeah, sure dad -.-"
"Maybe it's the girls! Yeah! They're all over strange and dangerous websites!"
"Yes, youtube and nrk.no*"
"Yes yes that's it!"

(equivalent to bbc... )
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 25, 2013, 09:52:31 AM
My dad knows that I watch porn a lot and rants about it sometimes. Despite that I never got a virus from watching porn since I know what sites to avoid and use NoScript on most "safe" porn sites as well.

My dad on the other hand has gotten a nasty virus at least twice. Of course he didn't watch porn when getting it  ::)
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ZEGH8578 on October 25, 2013, 09:58:44 AM
My dad on the other hand has gotten a nasty virus at least twice. Of course he didn't watch porn when getting it  ::)

He was probably browsing svt.se like a good, upstanding citizen!
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: TheoK on October 25, 2013, 10:00:24 AM
 :green:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Burning One on October 25, 2013, 10:56:46 AM
oh gosh I got this funny idea...a virus from porn is like an STD only one can remove it unlike a real life one...yea my brain is a bit funny like that drawing odd parallels
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Genesis on October 25, 2013, 11:39:04 AM
oh gosh I got this funny idea...a virus from porn is like an STD only one can remove it unlike a real life one...yea my brain is a bit funny like that drawing odd parallels

 :o
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ZEGH8578 on October 25, 2013, 11:51:33 AM
oh gosh I got this funny idea...a virus from porn is like an STD only one can remove it unlike a real life one...yea my brain is a bit funny like that drawing odd parallels

Heh, fun idea actually - although your comic delivery is a bit "tantig" ;D
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: RageBeoulve on October 25, 2013, 12:06:16 PM
If you throw your computer out the window it will be really fast until it hits the ground.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ZEGH8578 on October 25, 2013, 12:26:29 PM
If you throw your computer out the window it will be really fast until it hits the ground.

 :oneliner:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Genesis on October 25, 2013, 01:57:02 PM
 :mischief:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Burning One on October 25, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
oh gosh I got this funny idea...a virus from porn is like an STD only one can remove it unlike a real life one...yea my brain is a bit funny like that drawing odd parallels

Heh, fun idea actually - although your comic delivery is a bit "tantig" ;D

Aw thanks I'm going to be an aunt soon so the delivery fits :)
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Jack on October 25, 2013, 10:46:41 PM
Oh just trying to be helpful is all...shesh  :CanofWorms: anyone have any links and or things they'd like to contribute are welcome to do so...

  I actually hadn't heard of most of those.  I am a n00b and it's nice to have information.  :)

Don't allow random websites 'clean' your computer. Microsoft used to have a good free registry error repair page, but it's gone now.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: odeon on October 26, 2013, 03:11:06 AM
If you throw your computer out the window it will be really fast until it hits the ground.

This is also a terrific way to get rid of any viruses.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Lestat on October 26, 2013, 05:14:45 PM
For REALLY resistant problems, those that just don't get fixed by tools for the purpose and are too persistent to kill off manually, darik's boot and nuke.

Bear in mind that this is a program that runs off a boot disk and without confirmation, sterilizes the hard drive with a multi-pass overwrite. It will delete EVERYTHING, not just the virus/malware.

Unsure if it will delete hypervisor-level rootkits though.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: renaeden on November 04, 2013, 06:32:28 AM
This should have gone into my computer corner. Never mind.

My computer has been freezing, especially when I load pages with .gifs or play videos. So Ceilidh updated the graphics drivers yesterday. Used my computer for about half an hour today, tried to post something on here and it froze. :D Oh, what to do?
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Semicolon on November 04, 2013, 06:37:57 AM
This should have gone into my computer corner. Never mind.

My computer has been freezing, especially when I load pages with .gifs or play videos. So Ceilidh updated the graphics drivers yesterday. Used my computer for about half an hour today, tried to post something on here and it froze. :D Oh, what to do?

What happens if you restore the system to before the drivers were installed?
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: renaeden on November 04, 2013, 07:05:23 AM
It will probably keep doing the same thing since it was doing it regularly before the drivers were installed.

My theory is that it can't handle working hard. It just overheats way too fast. Its fans are inadequate. Plus I live in a very warm climate which doesn't help.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Semicolon on November 04, 2013, 07:29:58 AM
It will probably keep doing the same thing since it was doing it regularly before the drivers were installed.

My theory is that it can't handle working hard. It just overheats way too fast. Its fans are inadequate. Plus I live in a very warm climate which doesn't help.

It'll soon be summer down under. :P

You could change your power settings (if it's a laptop) to maximize cooling. Have you cleaned it recently?
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Icequeen on November 04, 2013, 08:47:22 AM
I haven't run a laptop without an external cooler since the IBM. I learned very fast with that one that it was almost a must with it.


Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: renaeden on November 04, 2013, 08:49:51 AM
It will probably keep doing the same thing since it was doing it regularly before the drivers were installed.

My theory is that it can't handle working hard. It just overheats way too fast. Its fans are inadequate. Plus I live in a very warm climate which doesn't help.

It'll soon be summer down under. :P

You could change your power settings (if it's a laptop) to maximize cooling. Have you cleaned it recently?
Yeah, I know. Summer is coming! It has already been hot for a few days.
Changing power settings (it is a laptop) will see about doing when I restart the computer because I have to go into BIOS to modify the fan settings. What do you mean about cleaning? Physically? Because my computer is pretty clean (I rarely eat or drink when I am using it). Or do you mean a type of software?

Might have to get a cooling pad.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: Semicolon on November 04, 2013, 09:00:18 AM
It will probably keep doing the same thing since it was doing it regularly before the drivers were installed.

My theory is that it can't handle working hard. It just overheats way too fast. Its fans are inadequate. Plus I live in a very warm climate which doesn't help.

It'll soon be summer down under. :P

You could change your power settings (if it's a laptop) to maximize cooling. Have you cleaned it recently?
Yeah, I know. Summer is coming! It has already been hot for a few days.
Changing power settings (it is a laptop) will see about doing when I restart the computer because I have to go into BIOS to modify the fan settings. What do you mean about cleaning? Physically? Because my computer is pretty clean (I rarely eat or drink when I am using it). Or do you mean a type of software?

Might have to get a cooling pad.

Physically. Laptops have to be cleaned every so often (once every few months). If your laptop is overheating, the first thing that you should do is clean it. Look up instructions online for your particular laptop (or use a paper manual); print these instructions off. :thumbup: You'll probably need a source of compressed air, and perhaps a small screwdriver and a dry cloth.

Can't you modify your power settings through your OS? :dunno:
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: odeon on November 05, 2013, 12:10:17 AM
^There are spray cans with compressed air. Very useful for this sort of thing.

Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: renaeden on November 05, 2013, 12:24:07 AM
Can't you modify your power settings through your OS? :dunno:
Not fan settings. Lots of other stuff though.

I will have to give cleaning my computer ago once the next few weeks are over, stressful events will be happening for me.
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ProfessorFarnsworth on November 05, 2013, 12:25:54 AM
If you want to reduce temperature and don't really need to do very CPU intensive tasks, disable Intel Turboboost in the BIOS. From my experience it reduces CPU temperature by 10-15C but at the cost of significantly reduced CPU speed. Had to do that with my laptop considering I was reaching up to 90C while gaming (after disabling it, it dropped to 78C-82C at most). Most games seem to do fine without needing the extra speed turboboost provides (The Sims 3 however will suffer performance loss as it's very CPU intensive).
Title: Re: Keeping the Computer Clean Links
Post by: ProfessorFarnsworth on November 05, 2013, 12:29:23 AM
A not-as-technical way to "disable" Turboboost for testing purpose is to simply set the Maximum Processor State to 99% in Windows current power plan by Power Options > Change Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings.