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Hi
Wondered what clues does your laptop usually provide to tell you it's time for a new one? And what can you do to get your old one to keep going another few months? Have a older laptop that was bought a few years back at a sale and have had that for about 3 years plus it was probably a few years old then so now would be atleast 5 years old, The older laptop had windows vista sticker on it but it had no hdd so put another in. Also it had a gig memory in it maximum support is 2 gig and put another gig strip in so it's now at maximum. It's getting slower and slower and don't have the $ for a new laptop at moment and wondered what you could do to get it as fast as a recent model until then. Do however have a fairly recent one with a broken screen and think that's all that's wrong, and should work with a new screen, memory upgrade and a reload. The older one however is lucky to still be in one peice Thanks |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Get rid of the google bloatware?
Often heaps of crap get loaded on our computers without us knowing(in updates we get every 5 minutes)... mobile phones are the same
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Resist the temptation to upgrade to latest software. If you still have the licence keys, consider going back to older versions of windows, office, etc. Install the oldest version of IE/ Firefox you can find.
Uninstall all updates you don't need. Check your task manager for processes you don't need and uninstall the offending software. Disable services you don't need. Go through your list on installed programs and uninstall all the random crap you don't actually use. When you have done all that, run a registry cleaner to remove all the rubbish left behind. |
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When your laptop starts to frustrate you, shut it off and buy a new one, they're not worth the stress. Really, it doesn't get better, it gets worse. Websites and programs require more and more power / memory to run adequately. 5 years out of a laptop is a good run. You might get more out of a gaming machine (I've still got an Asus G73 that performs well, running Win10 and office 2016), but they should be laid to rest after a certain time.
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If its just the screen cracked on the newer one, get a hd cord and plug it into your tv if it has a hd connection. You should be able to boot it up and run it on the tv.
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Also, defrag the hard drive. I've had mine since 2008. Still running fine. When I buy a computer I always get the highest performing CPU and maxed out memory. That prolongs the life of the computer.
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Get the screen replaced on the newer one.
Should be about half the cost of a decent new laptop. |
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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If you've got the installer CDs for Windows etc, I'd be reformatting it. Start from scratch and only install what you need. It'll runnmuch better and you won't have to thrown it out every five years.
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and not at moment in a position to do much as car still needs a heap of work and thats got to be first choice
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Also uninstall the software installed by the NSA. :-P
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My (inherited) laptop turned out to have 3 antivirus programs fighting each other, which made it s-l-o-w.
+1 for Malwarebytes (www.malwarebytes.com). Just load it, do the check/quarantine etc, then you're sorted. Avoid "hub" or "tube" sites :P |
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Or you could buy a Mac and not worry about winblows nonsense. I made the switch 4 years ago and spend my time on more meaningful things than malware, viruses, software patches and whatever latest greatest fad that comes from MS or Google.
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But i suppose if you don't have to keep buying antivirus every 12 months in the long run it probably works out. Also, if a Mac breaks down it 'has' to go an 'Apple Mac' shop for repairs which would also be expensive. 1 day when i can afford one i might try a Mac??? |
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And in 3-4 years when it comes to sell a Mac you will get something for it. Whilst zero for a winblows POS. AppleCare is relatively good value.
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I am not a fan of windows. I really am not, but but I have been running since 2008.
I like the idea of Mac and maybe one day get one, but have to see how it goes. Also, I have tons off algorithms I would need to port over. |
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It cost a bit more initially but 8 years later it's still going strong without having spend a single cent, and I am only just thinking about upgrading and my kids will end up with the one I have now. Unlike the annual upgrade ritual, anti virus, malware, and constant upgrades that need to be bought.
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had my macbook pro since 2011 not having to deal with anti virus stuff is the best, never ever had a software issue.
only had one issue mine had a known fault with a hard wear part in-side it it only started failing last year but it passed all the tests done at the apple store lucky the awesome guy at the store went in and stood up for me and got the part replaced for free very good after sales support it also feels good to hold something that feels like quality unlike all the DELL's my old man has had!!
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I must be honest, there is no reason to pay yearly virus/malware protection fees. Available for for free from microsoft is Security Essentials to run as real time virus/malware blocker. Then from malwarebytes you can get their free download that will scan your system. That tool picks up things nothing else picks up.
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Completely wipe it and a fresh install of Windows, it will be better than when it was new.
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My Ford doesn't need antivirus either, so it must be better than a Mac?
Besides, with a Mac there is all the extra cost of the candles and incense for your Steve Jobs altar. |
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