“Windows & OS XTune-up 2018”

Grand Computers ClubNew Technologies SIGSeptember 20, 2018

Joe Parla

New Tech News• This might be Google's first Chrome OS tablet

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Talking points• Overview

• Hardware upgrades

• Software modifications

• Tips, tool, tricks

• Questions

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Overview

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Past issues and bottlenecks

• Severe hardware limitations (XP, Vista, Leopard)

– CPU, RAM, cache not able to handle additional demands

– Hard drive not fast enough for paging demands

• Increasing size of OS and application upgrades

– Larger size implies more demand for disk space and RAM

– Adding features increases OS size and page management

Overview

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Past issues and bottlenecks

• Size and performance of anti-virus software

– Size increase impacts disk space and page management

– Performance demands compete with OS and applications

• High demand on graphical resources

– Graphics make use of RAM and CPU

– Higher resolutions further stress RAM & CPU

Overview

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New units address resource demands after purchase

• Significant capacity increase with new multi-core CPUs with larger cache

• OS & programs exploit some parallel processing

• Faster and larger RAM

• Dedicated GPU; HDMI or display port now standard

• Monitors support HD (1080) or higher

• Faster & larger hard drives and/or SSD

Hardware UpgradesMemory (Random Access Memory)

• 4-8GB standard, 16GB+ for demanding tasks

Graphics card

• Integrated vs. dedicated

• Average user vs. gamer or graphics geek

• 2-4GB on cards; more for high demand

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Hardware UpgradesOS & data drive

• Solid state drive (SSD) vs. mechanical

• 5400 rpm vs. 7200 rpm vs. SSD

• 100 Mbps vs. 2000+ Mbps vs mesh network

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Hardware UpgradesProcessor

• Expensive, only do if upgrade is significant

• May require motherboard & memory replacement

Monitor

• HD vs. 4K/UHD vs. 8K+

• Match to graphics card

• HDMI vs. Display Port

• Large monitor vs. multiple monitors

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Hardware UpgradesNetwork

• Upgrade modem to DOCSIS 3.x

• Upgrade router & network card to 802.11ac

Replace computer

• May be cheaper than multiple upgrades

• Components & drivers all work together

• Better choice if current system is older than 3 years

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Software ModificationsFull scan for malware

• Malwarebytes

• Superantispyware

Upgrade to latest BIOS & drivers

Keep OS, anti-malware & apps updated

Change to faster Domain Name Server

Modify “Power Settings” to high performance

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Software ModificationsTurn on “fast boot” (UEFI required)

Enable “fast startup” if available – it is a faster startup; but may be slower shutdown

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Tips, Tools, TricksMove page file & OS to separate drive

Delete unused programs

Disable or delete startup items

Disable or remove unused add-ons from browsers

Change settings and times for “optimize drives”, “automatic updates”, and “automatic maintenance”

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Tips, Tools, TricksCleanup computer resources such as registry, temp folder, temporary Internet files, etc.

Physically clean your computer

Set optimize drive to run on a schedule

Enable TRIM for SSDs

Run check drives for errors (and fix)

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Tips, Tools, Tricks (Win 10)• Change your power settings to “High

Performance”

• Disable programs that run on startup with task manager

• Use storage sense to clean out your hard disk

• Use a registry cleaner (backup registry before running)

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Tips, Tools, Tricks (Win 10)• Use find and fix problems with devices in

troubleshooting

• Run perfmon /report and review on-screen report

• Check virtual memory in advanced system settings

• Run Disk Cleanup to recovery some disk space

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Tips, Tools, Tricks (Mac OS X)

• Open the App Store and click on Updates

• Open finder; then applications; delete unused apps

• Click on Go; then Utilities; then Disk Utility; Select your main hard disk; then click on First Aid

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Related SitesPC Tune-up

• 10 ways to speed up your PC

• Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10

• How To Speed Up Windows 10 – The Ultimate Guide

• SSD Optimization For Windows PC

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Related SitesMac OS X Tune-up

• Mac Running Slow? 7 Performance Tips

• Apple Diagnostics Can Troubleshoot Your Hardware

• Essential guide to cleaning & speeding up your Mac

• 24 hidden settings that can maximize your Mac

• Speed Up Safari With These Tuneup Tips

• How to Speed Up Your Mac (2016)

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Related SitesGoogle Public DNS

How to Specify Hiberfile Type as Full or Reduced in Windows 10

Optimize Performance of Windows 10

Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most?

How to Improve Computer Speed Performance

How to move page file in Windows 10 to another disk

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Other Sites (tools)Glary Pro $20/Free

Slim Computer Free

CCleaner Free

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Next Meeting

Cutting the Cord

Streaming Services UpdateThursday, October 18, 2018

3:30-5:00pm

GCC Classroom

Chaparral Center

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Questions???

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Discussion

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