#PC Maintenance

[fictionalred]

Fan cleaning time :))

[filehulk]

DriverMax

DriverMax is a free tool designed to help users update their computer drivers. It works in the background, ensuring your computer stays up to date while you continue using it normally. Like other driver update software, DriverMax supports scheduled scans, device backups, and automatic installations, along with some additional minor features. The free version of DriverMax will likely meet the…

[alltechqueries]

iolo System Mechanic Review: Does It Really Improve Performance?

In the world of PC optimization, iolo System Mechanic stands out as a highly regarded tool designed to boost system performance and ensure smoother operation. iolo System Mechanic has gained significant popularity among users seeking to enhance their computer’s speed, stability, and overall efficiency. This powerful system mechanic software is known for its comprehensive suite of features that…

[fitlifefuel]

How to Free Up Space on Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

As your Windows 10 system accumulates more files and applications, it can start to slow down and become less efficient. Freeing up space not only improves your system’s performance but also extends its lifespan. In this guide, we’ll explore various methods to free up space on Windows 10, going beyond the basics to ensure you have a well-optimized system.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding Disk Space Usage

Utilizing Built-in Windows Tools

Disk Cleanup

Storage Sense

Uninstalling Unnecessary Applications

Managing Temporary and Cached Files

Cleaning Up System Files

Windows Update Cleanup

System Restore and Shadow Copies

Using Third-Party Disk Cleaners

Handling Large Files and Folders

Moving Data to External Storage

Using Cloud Storage Solutions

Conclusion

1. Introduction

As modern software and files grow larger, managing disk space effectively becomes crucial. This guide offers practical steps and tips to reclaim disk space on your Windows 10 computer, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

2. Understanding Disk Space Usage

Before freeing up space, it’s essential to understand how your disk space is being used. Navigate to Settings > System > Storage to view a detailed breakdown. This will help identify which areas need attention.

3. Utilizing Built-in Windows Tools

Disk Cleanup

Windows 10 features a built-in Disk Cleanup tool designed to delete unnecessary files. To access it:

Type “Disk Cleanup” in the search bar and select the app.

Choose the drive you want to clean.

Select the file types to delete (e.g., temporary files, system cache).

Storage Sense

Storage Sense automates disk cleanup. To enable it:

Go to Settings > System > Storage.

Toggle on Storage Sense and configure settings to regularly delete temporary files.

4. Uninstalling Unnecessary Applications

Unused applications take up significant space. To uninstall them:

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

Review the list and uninstall non-essential programs.

5. Managing Temporary and Cached Files

Temporary files can quickly accumulate and consume disk space. Use Disk Cleanup or third-party tools to regularly clear these files. Browsers also store cached data, which can be cleared from the browser settings.

6. Cleaning Up System Files

Windows Update Cleanup

Old update files can take up substantial space. Disk Cleanup includes an option to remove these:

Open Disk Cleanup and select Clean up system files.

Choose Windows Update Cleanup.

System Restore and Shadow Copies

System Restore points and shadow copies can consume significant disk space. Manage these by:

Typing “System Protection” in the search bar.

Selecting the drive and clicking Configure.

Adjusting the Max Usage slider to limit space usage.

7. Using Third-Party Disk Cleaners

Third-party tools like CCleaner provide more comprehensive cleaning options. They can remove junk files, clean registries, and manage startup programs to free up space.

8. Handling Large Files and Folders

Identifying and managing large files is crucial. Use tools like WinDirStat to find large files and folders. Consider moving non-essential large files to external storage.

9. Moving Data to External Storage

Free up space by moving data such as videos, photos, and documents to external hard drives or USB sticks. Ensure you regularly back up important data to avoid loss.

10. Using Cloud Storage Solutions

Cloud storage services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox offer substantial space. Move infrequently accessed files to the cloud to save local disk space.

11. Conclusion

Regular maintenance and mindful storage practices can keep your Windows 10 system running efficiently. Use the tips and tools outlined in this guide to manage and optimize your disk space effectively.

External Authoritative Sources

Microsoft Support: Free up drive space in Windows

CCleaner Official Website

How-To Geek: The Ultimate Guide to Freeing Up Space on Your Windows PC

By following these detailed steps, you can efficiently manage and optimize your disk space on Windows 10, ensuring your system remains fast and reliable.

[amischievouscat]

reminder to open your laptop and give the fans a clean. seriously. overheating is a big contributor to early laptop death and clogged fans will kill your computer very fast. if you don't know how:

1) find a tutorial for removing the backing plate of your specific computer model (usually on the computer near the screen or the trackpad, or on the underside of the computer) on YouTube or another platform

2) locate your fans. they will look different for every model, but usually they're near where the vent on the side of your computer is. some computers have a big easy to locate fan, some have just a little vent. watch your video, or Google "[laptop model] maintenance manual" and see if it's labeled in the manual somewhere

3) use a soft paintbrush (NOTE: not compressed air!!! spinning the fan when the computer isn't on can damage your computer. only use compressed air if you can hold the fan still while you spray) to gently dust away any crap that's stuck in the fan. also check the vents on the underside and side of your computer for physical blockages and dust those away too

4) enjoy a computer that doesn't overheat as fast!

[crimzonquazar]

Yo what the fuck, I opened up my pc to check how dusty it was, and found some small fucking webs in there! Who is this guy!? I paid for the whole thing, it’s my property, where’s my rent!?!

[joebustillos]

Spring Break means PCs, LPs and something else

Spring Break means PCs, LPs and something else

I’m back. Actually, I didn’t go anywhere, but because last week I pretty much just recorded communication between Juls and I there isn’t much of a record. Oh well. I basically spent all of last week moving music from my LPs to CD & MP3 and setting up my Sony laptop to take over PC duties for the desktop. I’m a little excited about that project. I had to clear off a bunch of stuff (more about that…

[edelorion]

i wish i had a robotic body and wires and PCBs and all that. there's something so romantic about laying in bed and being caressed while someone plugs in your power cord (not even live, just to connect you to ground) and gently and lovingly performs maintenance on your body. spraying wd40 in any creaky joint, cleaning your fans, removing dust from your insides. running her hands through your hair as she closes you back up and a quick kiss to the cheek as she flips the switch back on, allowing you to charge

yes i'm the kind of girl that straddles her pc when working on her.

[anonymocha]

nothing more intimate than operating on a robot girl… checking up on her sensor systems by connecting her to your computer… and then unscrewing her head plate to see the physical state of her controls, seeing the entanglement of her wires and rows of circuited boards… or opening her chest to clean the dust off her power systems… you need to keep your hands covered with anti-static gloves to touch her delicate structures, be gentle with the cables in her body… whatever

[sealrock]

now that the game is in maintenance, I'll let it be known that I will not post any spoilers once dawntrail is live. I will not discuss or reblog anything dealing with dawntrail here on tumblr. my queue is filled with non-dawntrail stuff and will continue to run, and I will respond to non-dawntrail tag and ask games as normal

another thing I want to address is that I may or may not be able to play dawntrail with my current desktop. my prebuilt is roughly 6 years old with outdated parts (ryzen 5 1400 cpu, rx 560 2GB vram gpu, HDD, most likely one stick of 8GB ram). the benchmark didn't inspire confidence in me that my computer will play the expansion smoothly, but I'm holding out hope that as long as I turn down some settings it'll be manageable

if I see that I can't run the game to point things turn into a slideshow I will let it be known, but I hope this isn't the case. I've been gathering components for a new pc this year but it'll most likely not be done until christmas, so if I can't play alongside the rest of you I'll have to spend the next 6 months on the sidelines

[aidenwaites]

wish there was like a guy i could take my computer to and just say like "Hey I bought this computer pre-built in 2018 and it still runs mostly fine most of the time even under large modern video games but I want/need it to last another several years if possible. Is she doing okay"

[thunderboltfire]

I've tried to run BG2 again (I need to finish my modded playthrough) and my laptop is in such a bad state it prectically lags BG2. BG2, which could be run on a determined microwave, on a laptop that has 8GB of RAM! It is heavily used and it has a lot of apps, but I've uninstalled everything I didn't use and cleaned the registry awhile ago. I suspected the antivirus, but the system manager shows it actually doesn't consume a lot of resources. It's not the disk space, since it's got plenty. It turns out it uses 100% of its disk all the time, and the main culprits seems to be.... *drum roll* system and Windows telemetry service! I now have to spend the evening elbows deep in frankly confusing system settings to find a way to turn the telemetry service off, and it may or may not improve the situation.

Once I finish this playthough, I'm definitely switching the laptop to Unix.

[localsya]

So… im having problems with my pc 💀 Psu and mobo failing and there's not enough power going through, along with usb ports not connecting even tho i already pulled an engineer sya trying to weld the connectors better, psu problem along the usb lacks makes my drawing tablet turn off and on every time i try to draw, for now i will be working on my ipad while i try to find a solution, happy start of the week i guess...

[terminallyworkingonit]

I did maintenance on my PC for the first time. Was scary to open it up and be unsure if I would brick it completely without even noticing. Changed the coolant, replaced the thermal paste, brushed off the fan blades, and blew out the dust.

It’s been working better since I did it, so I must’ve not done anything horribly wrong at least. It’s a customized build at least 6 years old that I bought from some dude who wanted to start a new build, so it was a little over due.

I think I’m gonna try to have a little more confidence in myself. And change the fluid more regularly cause that stuff looked HORRIBLE.

[ratguy-nico]

People I was expecting to post something at least for the next week but it seems my luck is worst than I thought.

Since monday here it's been raining non stop and we lost power monday and tuesday so that was bad.

And today I take my pc to maintenance, cause there was a discount and were is a discount I'm there, anything to spend less money, so I will not have my pc for the weekend so I will probably die.

But yeah I guess I will not be posting as much as I wanted for the Boblin Week wich shame on me 😩😩😩

So this is me telling you my sad excuses... What to do know without my pc, someone pls play the smallest violin in the world for me 😔😔😔

[nimblermortal]

I have a problem.

I give money to some charities. They solicit additional funds in response (charity spam) and attempt to guilt me into succumbing by sending me gifts such as cards.

I can't just throw these out. They're useful. But they... accrue.

Would anyone like to assist me with this backload/receive a card? You would have to be willing to give me (possibly via google form? or if folks have another suggestion I am willing to hear it) an address to send the card to. I do not require a real name. One or more preferred theme(s) from the below list, and/or content for the card, would be nice but not required. I do have international stamps, so there is no country restriction.

Themes:

-birds -flora -loud -cute -thank you -birthday -winter -non-denominational Christmas

You can also request these on a delay, we'll see how that goes (my family is not reliable about the post).