PC Maintenance and Security

1.  Which tutorial did you choose?

I chose to look at Organizing Your Computer because I feel as much as everything else in my life is organized, my computer is not.  I also looked at Clean Up and Speed Up Your Computer and Helpful Website Resources.

2.  What was one thing you learned that you will definitely be sharing with others?

One of the problems with my computer is that it is cluttered with all different programs used with the many aspects of my life.  The one thing that I really like with this editorial is the section on quicklaunch.  This is a great tool because it allows for you to customize all the programs you use into one area.  This prevents searching through the task bar or the many folders and using up valuable time.  For me there are programs that I use every once in a while but they are crucial for me to have.  If I use something like the quickluanch bar then I know where to quickly locate them.  Others, I am sure have this very same problem and this is why they will enjoy the quicklaunch bar just as much as I will.  One other thing that I have already shared with members of my household is msconfig because there is so many programs that open up when we start our computer. 
 
3.  Was there any information that surprised you?

I was very surprised by the links bar.  I never knew I could have a list of links at the top of my computer that I could just click on.  This seems a lot easier to use then the favorites, which I feels becomes quite cluttered after a while.  Because there are about 5 - 8 websites I visit everyday for numerous reason, I plan setting up this link bar to make it quick and efficient.  I also plan on loading up roboform, which I found extremely helpful and it makes me feel a little more at ease when someone else uses my computer.  I also was quite impressed with PC Pit Stop.  It is a very helpful website for someone who knows the basics of a computer.