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How to speed up Internet Explorer for free

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How to speed up Internet Explorer

It’s a fact: Internet Explorer slows down over time. Pages take longer to load, and sometimes even crash.

Why is this?

Often when you purchase a new computer, Internet Explorer comes pre-installed with “tool bars”. These may look useful, but they can slow down your computer.

Other things like “cookies” and other Internet Explorer “plugins” can also slow down your internet browsing.

Our cool trick

Luckily, we have developed a cool trick that’s easy to do, that speeds up Internet Explorer on your computer.

If you’ve downloaded the newest version of PC TuneUp Maestro:

1) Click on the “Fix & Clean”.

2) Click on “Internet Explorer Repair”, and you’ll be presented with some choices.

Reset Internet Explorer

If you click on “Reset Internet Explorer”, you’ll be able to remove all the toolbars and plugins that may be slowing down your computer.

Don’t worry, PC TuneUp Maestro will ask you every step of the way about what to remove – you get the final say on what toolbars and plugins stay, and which ones get removed.

Launch Internet Explorer Without Add-Ons

Launch this tool, and a new Internet Explorer window will open and you can start enjoying a faster web browser immediately.

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How to fix Javascript errors

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How to fix javascript errorLast week we talked about how to fix Java errors. This week we’re going to be a little more technical and talk about Javascript.

How are Java and Javascript different?

First of all, do not confuse JavaScript with Java. They are totally different and are not related. Although Java works within all major web browsers, as does JavaScript, it is a much more advanced and sophisticated programming language than JavaScript. Java is also frequently updated, and requires the latest Java Runtime Environment, which needs a separate installation to run properly on your PC.

In contrast to Java, JavaScript is a common scripting language supported by all major web browsers, like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. JavaScript adds flexibility and interactivity to web sites because it provides enhanced features like dynamic web content, user interactions and data validation. JavaScript is usually embedded directly into web pages, therefore, you do not have to download or install JavaScript separately.

In short, Java is essentially a platform that works with your browser, while Javascript is a programming language that is read by your web browser.

What causes Javascript errors?

There are two common causes of JavaScript errors:

1) The most common cause is actual JavaScript programming errors. Continue reading...

Windows tips: What’s the difference between Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate?

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One Windows tip we’re often asked for (but are only just getting around to addressing) is what is the difference between the different versions of Windows 7? Currently, Windows 7

Windows 7, released now just over two years ago in late July, 2009 includes a number of new features, such as  improved performance on multi-core processors, a new version of Windows Media Center; the Windows Security Center has been renamed to Windows Action Center, which includes security and maintenance of the computer.

The Windows 7  taskbar has also been improved; the Quick Launch toolbar has been replaced with the ability to pin applications to the taskbar. To the far right there is a small rectangular button that replaces XP’s “Show Desktop” icon. This button is part of the new feature in Windows 7 called Aero Peek. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a quick look at the desktop.

Windows 7 has many more features and improvements on XP – too many to list here – but needless to say it’s a real improvement over Vista, and looks quite nice as well (perhaps even better than iOS).

What is the main difference between Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Ultimate? Continue reading...

Windows tips: how to adjust the Windows taskbar

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The Windows taskbar is a pretty important, and pretty basic tool that appears in every version of Windows.

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As in the image above, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of your screen, and it shows the programs you have loaded, and you can pin icons on any program you like for easy access. It’s possible to set the taskbar so that it automatically hides or disappears when not in use (this saves real estate on your Windows desktop), or you can also lock the taskbar in place. The thing is, it’s something we use all the time while working on our computers.

Then suddenly one day something happens: and the taskbar is now showing on the side of your screen and you can’t get it back to where it was. Or perhaps the taskbar is twice as thick as it normally should be. Or, on the other hand, maybe it’s more conventient to move the taskbar to the left-hand side of the screen (I do this for video editing).

How do you move the Windows taskbar?

1. Right-click on a blank area in the taskbar and deselect “Lock the Toolbar” by left-clicking on it. If there’s not a checkmark next to it, it’s already unlocked. Continue reading...