Disk Cleanup

You should do a Disk Cleanup at least once a month.

Left Click on "My Computer"

Right Click on "C."

Left Click on "Properties"

Left Click on "Disk Cleanup"

In the dialogue box, of main concern are Temporary Internet Files, Downloaded Program Files, Recycle Bin, and Temporary Files.If there is any more than 0.00MB beside any of these, it is safe to delete them off your computer.You simply put a checkmark beside those with more than 0.00MB in the white box on the left by left clicking in it. Then left click on "OK" and your computer will automatically clean up these files so they are no longer stored on your computer and your computer will operate more efficiently.

Cleaning Up Internet Files

You should also regularly be sure you that you clean up any Internet files if you are using your computer to access the web.

In Internet Explorer

Open Microsoft Exporer

Left Click on "Tools"

Left Click on "Internet Options"

Under Browsing history put a checkmark in the white box to the left of the statement: "Delete browsing history on exit" if you are sure you do not want any pages you visit on the Internet kept on your computer.

Left click on "Delete..."
A new screen will come up. In that window put a checkmark in the white box to left of any item you wish deleted. We recommend doing so in all boxes other than the very first one in the list (above Temporary Internet files).

Left click on "Delete."
A new window will open showing the browsing history being deleted. Once that window disappears, be sure to click on "OK" to complete the operation. This cache (hidden files) will now be cleaned up and your computer will operate more efficiently.

In Mozilla Firefox

Open Firefox

Left Click on "Tools"

Left Click on "Options"

Left Click on the "Privacy" tab at the top
If you are sure you do not want any pages you visit on the Internet kept on your computer, beside "Firefox will:" choose "Never Remember History" accessed from the drop down menu by clicking on the arrow at the right side
If you choose "Remember history" you will want to periodically click on "clear your recent history" in the middle of the window. Another window will open where you can put a checkmark beside the items you wish to delete

Left click "Clear now"

Be sure to click on "OK" to complete the operation.

TIP

If you are connected to the Internet via a phone line you should plug your computer components into a power bar that has two phone jacks on the end of it - one for in, where the cord from your phone jack will be placed, and one for out, where the cord from your computer will be placed. This will prevent any storm or brown out problems where a surge comes through the phone line and wipes out the various components inside your computer.