Tech Tips & How-Tos

August 26, 2020


Speed up your computer with these 6 pro tips Computers can slow down significantly after you've been using them for a while — whether your machine is six months or six years old. These pro tips will help you speed up your computer and eliminate the headaches that come with slow load times and lagging cursors. Every Mac or PC owner should read this! Tap or click here for our go-to steps for speeding up a slow Mac or PC. →	Use LifeLock? You need to know this Your identity is valuable, and without the right protection, it's at risk. If you use LifeLock currently or if you've used it in the past, don't miss this. It may make the difference in protecting you, your money and your personal information. Tap or click here for the truth about identity theft protection. →

Speed up your computer with these 6 pro tips

Computers can slow down significantly after you've been using them for a while — whether your machine is six months or six years old. These pro tips will help you speed up your computer and eliminate the headaches that come with slow load times and lagging cursors. Every Mac or PC owner should read this!

Tap or click here for our go-to steps for speeding up a slow Mac or PC. →

Use LifeLock? You need to know this

Your identity is valuable, and without the right protection, it's at risk. If you use LifeLock currently or if you've used it in the past, don't miss this. It may make the difference in protecting you, your money and your personal information.

Tap or click here for the truth about identity theft protection. →

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