May 19, 2012

IOS vs Android: Does it Matter?

I find it fascinating that with all the money and “smart” people who work on making products for consumers, that we all, consumers and manufacturers miss the point. Google states clearly that ALL of its creations are in BETA….

That is something that APPLE has vowed never to do. All of the works, programs, tools, websites, etc are all works in progress. I like Apple products, they work, look good and have a great track record. However I bought an Android phone from Boost mobile.

Why? For one simple reason…

I like not paying too much for anything. I’m frugal when it comes to buying technology or services that work with technology.

Again Why?

Simple put I work with Technology and I have many business’s that rely on me to make sure that where they spend their hard earned dollars doesn’t go up in smoke, or leave them wondering why I’m wasting my time with this gadget thingy that cost so god damn much.

I like the android platform, I like that I as a regular person can write apps for it without special hardware {Macs} and that there is more platforms than colors in the rainbow to choose from, unlike apple you get one flavor, IOS.

If you don’t like it, or have issue with lack of updates, then quit your crying and get an IOS device, otherwise do something about it yourself. Get a device that has a community to update the damn thing, Hack it yourself, campaign the vendor, I don’t give a crap.

Its yours to do with as you please, unless you want someone else to “fix” it and give you more reason to complain that someone else isn’t doing their job. I am gonna use till its working or not. And all the while I am gonna find out how to make this puppy do tricks even the makers had no idea it could do that.

5 step checklist to get your computer back to work

Sometimes we have things go wrong.

Computers, cell phones, fax machines, copiers, etc…

What do you do when you need these things to work and they don’t?

How do you know what to do with them and decide if they need replacing or just maintenance?

How much will it cost?

I created a checklist for you to easily identify what the problem can be and how to proceed next.

So here’s my 5 steps to minimize your technological meltdowns in the Future checklist:

1.  Don’t buy cheap appliances or devices that you will depend on when you need them. If you need it to just work then spend the extra money.

2.  Try to keep a cool head. When everything around you is going to hell, your emotions can impact your environment. The little things turn in atomic meltdowns, and technology is sensitive to these types of high energy environments. Take a breath before you fax, cool down before you copy that important document.

3.  Read the manual. I have solved innumerable problems by being able to go back to square one in the operations of a device and follow it step-by-step to accomplish certain tasks that were just not happening. When all else fails, read the manual again, then follow it.

4.  When all else fails – it may just be time to replace it and buy another one. You may not like it but things do break down and stop working.  If it ain’t working, then get a new one and get back to work.

5. When in doubt or just want it done, contact  me. Many times a issue or frustration can be alleviated by calling on someone who knows this stuff better than you do. I have helped many a friend and associate troubleshoot, resolve an issue or diagnose the need to replace in a matter of minutes versus spending hours or days on a machine that just isn’t going to work no matter what you do.

I hope that these steps will help you in the future.

If you are experiencing a technology crisis, you can contact me through the form below, and I will try to help you resolve your problem or point you in the right direction.

Is the IPAD All that its Hyped Up to Be?

To Buy or Not To Buy?

Recently Apple has released its next market changing product the IPAD. A large sized version of its recent recreation the iTouch.

With a full screen size of slightly smaller than a sheet of paper (roughly 7.5 x 9.5 inches) it is the newest tough computing addition to hit the market since the tablet pc.

I have reviewed it and looked it over in the apple stores, and I have to admin it looks sleek, is a lot lighter than a laptop, and can be very handy for mobile computing in office and data entry environments.

Is it really worth it?

After the wow factor wore off, I had to really ask myself – is this really worth it to spend another $500 for a touch tablet that can’t run most of my existing software.

Can I really justify using in a regular office environment any more than my trusty laptop has already done for me. And at a lower cost to maintain!

Think real hard and consider what you are paying for. Don’t get me wrong, if I had the money to blow on a new computing device, all shiny with the fresh out of the box smell, then yeah.

Otherwise why did I buy its older yet small cousin the iTouch for…?

It all comes down to how you use it.

I’d make a joke about how size doesn’t matter, being a guy and all, but when it comes to getting a job done (for a computer) size DOES matter.

More power, more MIPS (that’s a measurement of computing power, look it up) and storage space all add up to a well though out machine.

But the one thing that puts my wallet back in my pocket is the $500 price tag for the base model. I can buy a fully loaded laptop for that price, and I don’t have to worry about scratching the glass screen while I work on it.

So you have a choice…

You can stick with a time tested computing platform that has all the bells and whistles you can shake your wallet at.

Or you can be the first to own an untested, undetermined computer that who knows how long it will take you to see that shiny glass break and make it all come to a screeching halt.

If you have one, or would like to share your experiences with the IPAD or iTouch  leave your comments. I want to hear from you.

Important Facts About Spyware & Adware

Does your computer run much slower than you when you first got it?

Are programs taking too long to load?

If your answer to any of these questions is YES, then you probably have some kind of bug in your system.

Your computer slowing down isn’t a natural degradation of your PC, only if you fill up your hard drive should you notice a change in your computers speed.

The problem is more than likely to be parasitic software that is eating your computers resources and slowing it down. The culprits are most commonly called spyware or adware. And together these nasty programs are classified as Malware.

They do a lot more than just slow down your computer however.

There are a few telling signs that you have some sort of spyware or adware on your computer (almost all web connected computers have at least some form of it.)

  • Your Computer runs much slower than it used to
  • If you’ve ever downloaded music or movies off of the web from an ad filled webpage
  • You often find yourself closing obnoxious popups or removing software that you don’t recall installing
  • You find your default web page changed without your approval
  • The websites you want to look at suddenly changes to another page you didn’t click on or want to go to?

Sound familiar?

If you think these are just expected, when in fact it is most likely due to viruses such as spyware and adware infecting the system.

Just because you often browse the internet and popups fly out of every direction doesn’t mean that it’s the website’s fault. In most circumstances (for good sites anyways) it is actually some code on your PC causing it.

Hearing the word spyware tends to evoke an image of never-ending popups for most web users.

The biggest problem with these parasites is that most users don’t know just how dangerous they can actually be. The truth is, you have way more to worry about than just those annoyances. Not only are you risking your privacy by having spyware, but you’re risking your life as you know it.

That last statement may seem a bit drastic, but it isn’t.

What spyware is really capable of is a very scary notion for your security and safety online.

Not only can it track every website that you visit, but it can track the information that you provide to said site. If you go to your online banking account and enter your information, spyware has the ability to transmit all of your bank information back to its creator.

It doesn’t stop there either. More often than not, once this information is transmitted to the spyware’s author, they then sell it to hundreds or thousands of individuals. That means your bank information, social security number, and charge card numbers could be sitting in hundreds of people’s emails.

That is how identity theft really happens.

Spyware and adware are beatable.

There are free tools that will help you get rid of it. In order to keep your privacy on the internet, you’ll need to rid yourself of any spyware and adware that is on your computer.

There are so many tools these days that say they get rid of spyware and adware that you just don’t know which ones to trust.  I have spent ears searching and testig the right programs that remove the malware, spyware, adware from your computers for free if you do it yourself. Or you can have me do it for a low cost, see Computer Repair to find out more.

So don’t wait for you to have your computer break down from bugs and spyware, clean it out before it’s too late!

How To Choose Between Notebook And Tower Computers

On TV and in the movies, often you see someone whip out a notebook and perform work on the spot.

Does that mean that Notebook Computers are the computers to get? or can a Tower Computer

Lets review some aspects of computers and you decide which one is best for your needs.

Myth #1: Portable computers cost more

so unless you really have the need for one, you get a lot more for your money with a regular desktop PC.

The major thing is portability and accessibility. If you need access to information or to take action right now,  then get a laptop. (“Laptop,” “portable,” and “notebook” all refer to the same thing, by the way). Otherwise, a desktop computer is a better buy, and better economically.

However they take up more space and you have to come back to it to get work done.

The Price Difference is only the Beginning

You might wonder why laptops cost more than desktop computers with comparable features and power.

It is largely because it’s more expensive to manufacture laptops and their parts, because of their small size. For portable computers such as notebooks, factors such as compactness, the amount of heat they generate, their weight, and power consumption are more essential than they are for desktops.

Also their processing power and memory are factors that add to their manufacturing costs.

Myth #2: Notebooks don’t have a lot of space

While notebooks are certainly compact, a desktop computer with a flat panel monitor can take up almost as little space, depending on the box configuration.

While called a “desktop” computer, the computer itself is most often kept on the floor. That leaves just the monitor, keyboard and mouse on the desk, which is really very similar in footprint to a moderately sized notebook computer.

A major way to further reduce the space taken up by a desktop computer is get a keyboard drawer to hide the keyboard and mouse. That way, they slide out of the way under the top of the desk when they aren’t needed. Thus saving space and giving you more room to work.

Be Mindful of Ergonomics

Comfort and ease of use can mean everything to your computer experience. Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can interact with them more comfortably and safely.

The elementary ergonomic principals for computer use tell us that:

1) the keyboard should be as close to your lap level as possible (assuming you touch-type), and your mouse at a close reach also.

2) the monitor should be about arm’s length in front of you, and your wrists in a natural position over your keyboard.

3) the top of the monitor should be at about your eye level.  When possible use a stand to hold the notebook at an ideal angle. That ways its easier to read and doesn’t strain your neck looking down at the screen.

It is obvious then, that a desktop computer is much better ergonomically than a notebook is.

For prolonged use,  you’re much better off with a desktop computer. However you may find that a notebook with the right sizing to your hands and lap may serve you well and provide mobility where a desktop will not.

Remember Usability

Another aspect of ergonomics to consider is usability.

Because of size constraints, laptops have less scalability than desktop PCs. Desktops can be updated upgraded and enhanced. Whereas a notebook is only as good as what it was bought having built into it. There is only so much you can change on a notebook. You can add memory, both RAM and Hard Drive capacity, but only to certain limit.

Also you can’t change the monitor size.

Desktops all you need to do is swap out your smaller monitor for a larger one. No other additional parts or cables required, its truly plug-and-play when it comes to desktop monitors.

The same goes for keyboards, mice, printers, scanners and the lot.

Notebooks you have to buy with those features built in, and the more you want the higher the price. But for many on the go or those who like having their information and programs at arms reach anywhere, the cost of a notebook is worth the trade-off of not having to come back to home or the office to get those needed files.

Myth#3: Notebooks are hard to see what your working on

Computer monitors can be set at different resolutions.

In other words, you can change the fineness of the image on the screen. The range is typically 1024×768 — that is 1024 pixel across and 768 pixels up and down — to 1900×1600, or even higher.  The higher the resolution the clearer your pictures and movies will look to you.

The most common resolutions today for desktop computers are 1024×768 and 1280×1024 however the more costly notebooks have bigger screens and better graphics cards.

Also screen resolution has to work with your screen size. If you have a 15″ monitor or smaller then 1024×768 is about as big a resolution you can use. Whereas a screen of 17″ up to 32″ can have resolutions much higher, meaning you can fit more windows and files on the screen.

Something They Don’t Tell You

Laptop displays have a native resolution. You can adjust the setting, but then the images and text don’t look good if you go higher than recommended. While people tend to think that bigger numbers are better, a higher screen resolution may not work as well for you. It may make everything too small to see comfortably.

Remember, the laptop’s screen is commonly smaller that a desktop’s. While a typical desktop computer screen is 17″ or so, a laptop’s is usually in the range of 14″ to 15.” That makes a large difference in what you can view at one time. Make sure you can see everything clearly before choosing a high-resolution laptop.

Conclusions

 

Notebooks:

Pros - they are light, portable, and have many of the same capacities of desktops without all the cords and accessories.

Cons – they cost 2-3 times more than a desktop, are limited by built in features such as screen and keyboard size. They aren’t easily upgraded. However these are some of the selling points for buying a notebook. They do what you bought it to do.

 

 

 

Desktops:

Pros -They are more affordable and come with many great features out of the box, speed, screen size and ergonomic design of keyboard and monitor has made desktops a great starter to those new to computing.

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Cons – They are bulky, take up much more power, have tons of cords and accessories to plug in. You have to come back to it to get work done, and they are difficult to move around, even in the same room.

My suggestion is to consider what you do that requires a computer.

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Just to get work and emails now and then, get a desktop. If you are an avid internet users, are on the go with work and home, and like the ability to have all your information at arms reach, get a notebook.

 

Important Tips About Mini Laptops or Netbooks

Mini Laptops, also known as netbooks have become increasingly popular these days. Their light weight and compact design is the main reason why this computers are so attractive. This acer mini laptop covers the basic features of what a computer should have. Having  a big enough hard drive ranging from 80GB up to 160GB, with quite enough processor and memory, and wireless Internet capability built right in.

In the beginning, Asus, Acer, and HP are the brands who compete for Mini Laptops. Afterwards, Toshiba, Sony and Samsung are also releasing their series of Mini Laptops. Compaq and Fujitsu catch up from competition with its new series to the Mini Family.

Mini Laptops are designed to be the ideal mobile companion for your other PC’s or laptop’s.  Mini Laptops are mean for you to easily travel without have to carry a big device.  Sync your data on your other PC in smaller device that can be carried easily.

Netbooks are about 1″ thin and 2-3lbs weight with a 10.1-inch screen display. With a Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB hard drive, 3 USB ports 2.0, 5-in1 card reader, built-in webcam and microphone, VGA port, and a 92% of full-size keyboard. These small computers pack a lot of computing power in a tiny package. The only downside is they DO NOT have a CD or DVD drive built in. However it is a small price to pay for something so powerfull at a price under $400 to start with.

You can use the Netbooks for daily tasks.  They will fit in your backpack, briefcase, or purse. As mentioned before, this Mini Laptop can be used as secondary sync storage. Just connect it with your other PC or laptop wirelessly and the latest update of any files can be saved in both the mini and PC using Syncable software.

Conclusion
Netbooks or Mini Laptops are lightweight and convenient although it has slightly less memory and other lowered specifications. It not meant for the gamer or larger programs.  However, it is designed for  your mobility as well as a sync for your data from your larger computers. Both Mini Laptops and Netbooks is not designed for your main computer, it is a fine machine for your basic computing and general Internet usage.

With their lightweight, long battery life, and many built-in extras; their very hard to beat at the price. If your looking for a portable, convenient computer to get the job done a Netbook is a worthy investment. Also if you are looking for a computer for a young person, or a college bound relative, a netbook will be warmly welcomed.

Important Buying Information About Canon Selphy CP790 and CP780 Photo Inkjet Printer

The Newest Canon Photo Printer

Canon has released the new Canon Photo Printer, the Selphy CP790 and CP780. Both models come as compact photo printers that are easy to bring anywhere. They come with a green storage basket and integrated carrying handle, the Selphy CP790 is designed in a unique way and it is matched when you bring it to outdoor activities.

While the CP780 is available in blue, silver, and pink colors that match with the new Canon Powershot SD1200, as the powershot is introduced at the same time.

Canon Selphy CP780 – An Easier Way for Printing your own photos

The new CP780 is replacing the Sephy CP760 and improved significantly the printing speed of its predecessor. You can print 4×6 color photos within 47 seconds. It is designed for fun, affordable family photo printing, and producing lab-quality photos in a minute and in a easy way.

The Selphy CP780 provides user-friendly interface with2.5 TFT Color LCD Screen, large button for navigating, easy instruction and supporting for 7 different languages. This printer also incorporates three memory card slots, so you can use vary model of memory card. The PictBridge feature also means you can connect to most models of digital cameras and make your printing directly from the printer.

This photo printer will produce beautiful borderless photos claimed to last up to 100 years. You can make five color effects to customize your photo; B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral and Positive Films. Your photo will be more excellent through portrait image optimize as the corrections for brightness and contrast of the detected faces within an image and automatically reduce red-eye.

Your kids also will be easier to print with this canon photo printer. The Selphy CP780 includes update of easy-to-use software which has audio guidance. So when you use the printer from a computer, there will be a voice spoken the instruction.

This Canon photo printer also offers portability printing feature with optional battery pack for $79.99 and Bluetooth adapter for $49.99. The printer itself is pricing at $99. You can easily printing from your mobile phone or other wireless devices with Bluetooth adapter.

CP790 New Awesome Photo Printer

The newest Canon Photo Printer, CP790, will provide anything you need for producing lab-quality photo in easiest and fastest way. You will get fast printing speed as 47 seconds for postcard sized and completed with unique design that simplify to bring printer, adapter, ink, and paper just in a 7.0″ x 9.7″ x 3.4″ (WxHxD) basket.

The angled 3.0-inch LCD Display and Scroll Wheel will simplify the operation of your photo printing process. There is no need to connect the Selphy 790 to your computer. You can make a print directly from the camera, memory cards, and other wireless device (through Bluetooth or infra-red).

This uses dye-sublimation printing process to produce special coating to make it last up to 100 years. It is a great way to preserve family memories. The lab-quality photo will be optimized with the including Automatic Image Correction such Red-Eye Correction, Noise Reduction and Skin Tone Optimization. And let your creativity appears in your photo with additional Frame, Calendar, Photo Diary Print and more.

Conclusion
Canon is always makes lab-quality photo printing in your home easier. The latest Selphy Canon Photo Printer is taking the way to give the whole printing experience in easiest way to the customer. The Selphy CP780 and CP790 is great Canon photo printer for everyone in acceptable price.

Your Next Processor maybe a Quantum Processor

There are more discoveries happening right now that are changing our world faster than our present understanding of how to use these discoveries.

Why change is good.

I remember reading of the times before the calculator was invented. They had slide rules for making calculations, and that gave us radio, TV, and even got us to the moon [ or at least close to it.]

Then the transistor was invented and that started to change things. Creating tiny switching elements in concert with a programmable nature to perform repetitive tasks extremely fast. Well that just changed everything back then.

Practically overnight, factories that made bulky parts went out of business. At that time LEAN was the word in businesses that made things. Everything that was taken from raw materials to finished goods had to become more refined, and at a faster pace than the time before the Semiconductor was created.

A computer in my home…  You must be crazy!

There was a time when you mentioned the word computer, the thought that was brought to mind was this huge conglomeration of cabinets and webs of cables, both power and data, running through an entire room. So when someone said I’d like to have a computer in my house, that’s what people thought.

“Buddy you must be nuts to want to have a computer in their house!”

And that’s how it was for a long time. However just as business had to get lean and mean. So did the computer. Lighter, Faster, with more capabilities added onto and into it. Totally driven by the business to win big by being better or faster to the market with the newest offering to the masses and their dollars.

A computer that fit in the PALM of your hand.

After a while throught the ever increasing tide of “NEW” computers and accessories, upgrades and options packages that I was so full of computer stuff that I had to say, I don’t need anymore right now.

The only thing I lamented about this progress was the fact that there was no handheld computer that was affordable. Then the PALM portable computing platform arrived. Small, Efficient, got the job done.

It had the one saving grace that made its name the name we use for all handheld devices … PALM Pilot or PALM, and that was the LiON or Lithium ION batteries we use today. It had at least 6 hours of usable time or more from a single charging.  With its auto off – easy / fast on feature, the batteries seemed like they would go on forever.

Sadly PALM fell out of grace, having hit their peek and collapsed under its own hubris by trying to improve upon Perfection.

Where do we go from here?

After a little trip down microprocessor lane, we come to the point where we are now [as of the time of this article] that computers are taking another turn into the deeper waters of processing and computing. They are entering the unknow waters of Quantum Mechanics.

As a species on this planet, we are the only ones who have yet learned to manipulate matter at its atomic scale, yet we have only the faintest idea of how all of the baryonic matter in the universe really works deep inside its core. So far we have investigated, made a few breakthrough’s. Like coming up with a theory about how something could work and if two or more separate parties come up with the same result. Then we publish the findings and say to the researchers, “what can you do with it now?”

The Discovery of using large scale groups of atoms that ACT as a Single QUBIT is pretty impressive. Once a processing and memory array are created using these new building blocks, a different way of processing and storing all the information in our world will transform how we live and interact with the world. In fact the world will be so new that all generations from that point on will never know a world that wasn’t monitored by atomic scale processors…

The Future is NOW!  Are you ready for it?

The Rewards Undertaking Regular Pc Maintenance Can Have

Anyone who knows anything about it will tell you that regular maintenance is important to keep your machine performing at its best.  Failure to do so can have catastrophic consequences.

Defragmenting cleans up more than your files.

For example if you fail to defragment your machine, it can cause your machine to freeze and lock up. At best you will experience dreadfully slow response times as the files stored in your hard drive will be scattered about the drive. Defraging the hard drive is in simple terms like filing everything in alphabetic order, since the pc knows where these files are stored it is able to retrieve information very quickly and efficiently.

As opposed to a fragmented drive whereby the information is stored in much the same fashion as things in a messy teenagers bedroom, bits and pieces are all over the place, and when you need to retrieve a single piece of information you have a long wait on your hands while the pc churns through a vast pile of files looking for the info you requested.

Defragging your hard drive is very easy to do, just right click on the hard drive, select properties, then tools, next click defragment now. The length of time a drive will take to defrag is wholly dependant on the drives size, and the amount of spare space, and the speed of the drive.

You can also expect your pc to respond slowly during this process if you are defragmenting the boot drive. Try to schedule this task to run when you are not using the machine, like before you go to bed, or are going out of the home for a few hours.

Defragmenting + Registry Cleaning = Faster Computers

Defragging a hard drive is basic stuff, what about when its something more tricky like the registry? My suggestion is if you dont know what you are doing, leave the registry well alone, never make manual changes to it unless you are extremely knowlegeable on these matters.

There is an easy way to repair registry errors via specialist software, if you have a registry problem just search the net, there are many free programs that are great at this. Registry errors can be a serious problem if left unchecked. they can cause everything from your pc failing to boot, to software not running or crashing.

What to do when you can’t fix it yourself?

Of course if you have a hardware problem that is something altogether different. You may be comfortable installing new hardware, but if you are like many users who are not mechanically minded, the inside of your computer may as well be the inside of a time machine as far as you are concerned when it comes to fixing it.  In this case you will need to seek out specialist help, there are many companies that will patch up your pc, however the amount charged may vary.

I would advise looking for a reputable business, but at the same time avoiding superstores as they are well known to overcharge by often 300 times the going rate. There are many smaller companies that will do a great job for far less money.

Fix And Optimize Your Windows Registry

What is the Windows Registry?

And how Important is it to keep your computer running smoothly?

If you have a PC that runs with the Windows OS, it is essential to preserve it’s optimal performance by consistently cleaning the registry. A clean Windows registry will not just avoid a host of troubles, it can make your system operate faster as well.

The registry is like the brains of your computer. Technically speaking it is a database of information put there by all applications, which the system refers to constantly. It was created that way to make Windows operate smoothly.

However if you don’t have a clean Windows registry, it could actually reduce your computer’s speed.

Each time you install or uninstall an application, your registry is changed. This is always the case on any Windows run computers, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, plus older versions of Windows, as well. The registry is also changed everytime you use your personal computer in other ways too.

How does the Registry work?

Registry keys are like file folders full of very important program and system information. These registry keys change and sometimes become obsolete. Sometimes when you uninstall a software, one or more of these keys still remain. Those remaining keys are no longer required by your computer’s system and thus becomes useless files. These useless keys not only occupy space in the registry, but make the database much less efficient as compared to a clean Windows registry.  Thus slowing your computer down severely.

Just imagine your computer as a filing cabinet. If each folder in that cabinet has a purpose, then the important archives are quicker to access. However begin adding and leaving  archive’s that you don’t already use on a regular basis.  Soon, the cabinet is crammed full and it is harder to find what you actually need. The registry operates in much the same fashion.

What happens when the registry is not cleaned regularly?

If the system undergo difficulties with the registry in getting those documents, it takes a longer time for programs to open. It can even take much longer for the entire computer to boot up when you turn it on. This occurs if you don’t have a clean Windows registry. In addition, applications that run when the computer turns on, occasionally vital system applications, have difficulty opening because of the problems in the registry.

Programs can freeze and crash, and system wide problems can become a huge headache when there are unneeded or degraded files in the registry. One of the easiest methods to resolve these troubles is to download software that will clean and fix Windows registry.

Registry cleaner software can be downloaded for free in some cases, usually in the form of a downloadable executable file. If you?re determined on repairing your Windows registry, you can choose to buy premium registry repair program to avoid a number of the most common pitfalls of some free software, such as embedded adware and spyware.

Other free software remains downloadable for an indefinite period but commonly it is no longer supported or debugged by the developers. The registry cleaning software can clean the Widows registry, however it can even fix corrupted files and compress the size of the huge registry file.

You may also choose to search information about the Windows registry and learn how to make manual repairs and how to delete obsolete keys. But since the registry is critical to your computer’s functioning, if you create a mistake it can truly break your computer.

What you should do right now?

The best solution is to go ahead and get a proven registry system cleaner software. I recommend downloading the FREE Registry Cleaner from TweakNow. Spending the time cleaning out your computers registry is a small price to pay to avert the problems brought by not having a clean Windows registry.