The easiest way to speed up a computer is to disable some startup applications. This tutorial explains what startup applications are and how to disable them safely.

This is the second article in the series on “Computer Basics”. In this article I talk about the major components that make up a computer – the hardware. This information gives you a basic idea of how a computer works and is a must for anyone who wants to upgrade or repair their computer, or just wants to have a basic understanding of how a computer works.

This is the first article in the series on “Computer Basics”. In this article I attempt to give a very high level overview of computers, devices and accessories and how they interact with each other. It is important that you understand these high level concepts before moving on to part2 (coming soon) , which covers what makes up a computer – hardware.