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Optimize Microsoft Office
From Office
Just about everybody uses Microsoft Office--and pretty much nobody gets the most out of it. These 15 great downloads to help you squeeze more use out of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With these tools, you can cut through e-mail clutter, create PDF files for free, use Excel to help run a business, shrink massive PowerPoint files, and more. They're all either free or almost free--it's time to get downloading and boost your productivity.
Security Optimization
From Antivirus & Security
If your PC is infected with malware, it's running at less than its peak. So if you have a sluggish system that seems to go on the fritz, an infection may be the cause. Use these programs to kill infections and stop them from getting you in the first place.
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From System Resources Tune-Up.
Miscellaneous Optimization Tools
There are plenty of ways to optimize your PC. Here are some great all-around optimizers that give details on your system configuration, keep your drivers up-to-date, and ratchet down your PC's power use.
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From Internet Tools
Internet and Network Tune-up
Want to get more out of the Internet and your network? These tools will speed up downloads, help you find fast Wi-Fi, peer into your home network, and more.
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From Hard Disk
Hard Disk Cleaning and Backup
Your hard disk is clogged with files you no longer need. They take up precious hard disk space and could slow your system. Get rid of them with these optimization tools--and for safety's sake, use this very good backup program first.
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From System Resources Tune-Up.
General Tune-Up Tools
Sometimes the best way to optimize your PC is to use all-in-one tune-up tools that offer a slew of utilities, ranging from file cleanup to Registry cleaners and beyond, that promise to get your PC running better. Here are some of our favorites.
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From System Resources Tune-Up.
Registry Cleanup
The older your PC is, the more junked-up its Registry becomes. Badly written programs (and there are plenty of those around) don't bother to clean the Registry when you uninstall them. Some programs add unnecessary junk for their own reasons. The more junk-laden your Registry is, the more likely it is to crash or to slow down your PC.
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From Utilities
Interface Tune-up
One important way to optimize your PC is to tweak the Windows interface and behavior to your liking. These programs all do a great job of it.
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From System Resources Tune-Up.
Applications and Startup Optimization Tools
One big cause of system sluggishness is problems with the applications you run. Are they outdated and need patching? Do too many run in the background when you start your PC? The following utilities solve those problems and more.
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From Utilities
Browser Optimization Tools
Want to make your browser run better and give it new capabilities, including optimizing the way you browse the Web? Then give these browser optimizers a try.
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From Browsers & Clients
15 Must-Have Firefox Downloads
Improve your experience with Firefox using these terrific add-ons that make many routine tasks easier and increase the browser's power many times over.
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From Utilities
Hottest Files: August 2008
These were the files our visitors found among the most interesting on PCWorld.com in August 2008.
SpeedUpMyPC is the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks."/>
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