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These are free, effective tools that you can try on your own PC or Mac.

DISCLAIMER: These tools can be easy to use if you follow directions, but they are also powerful applications that can damage your computer. If you need help or get stuck, please call us to continue where you left off.

Best General Tune-Up Tool for all Windows-PCs

CCleaner – We choose CCleaner due to the friendly user interface and multi-function capability. From one simple control panel, you can securely remove many types of temporary “junk” files that accumulate on your PC, as well as scan the registry for any errors. The program is updated regularly, and includes the ability to stop unnecessary programs from starting up on your computer. Using this free program regularly can optimize your system.

Reliable Off-Site Data Backup

Backblaze – Despite having a strange name, this small tool rocks for data backup! This program will work on just about any Windows or Mac computer. Very quick to set-up, it will scan your computer for all important personal files, such as documents, pictures, music, videos, and emails, while leaving out unnecessary system files.

You can configure the program to perform backups at time intervals of your preference, or even real-time. As soon as you save changes to that important document, you can be assured Backblaze is backing up an encrypted copy off-site.

Backblaze offers unlimited storage space. Discounts are available for Annual Subscriptions. Knowing your personal data is protected off-site gives you peace of mind against fires, floods, theft, “knocking over that external drive,” etc.

Free AntiVirus – AntiSpyware (PC and Mac)

Windows Security – Microsoft includes free antivirus/antimalware for Windows users! The program is resource-minimal, meaning it doesn’t slow your computer. It uses a simple interface with automatic updates, real-time protection against most viruses and malware. Did we mention it is totally free?

TotalAV – While there is the impression that Macs cannot get viruses, there are actually several variants of Malware/Viruses written specifically for Apple devices. While you may be less likely to have a virus problem with a Mac, we suggest a a protection program called TotalAV. Since it is free and does not slow your Mac down, why not have the extra layer of protection? As Apple products increase in popularity, these devices will be a larger target for malicious actors.

Malware and Spyware Removal (PC)

It is highly disruptive to have your computer infected with a virus or any other malicious software. We offer a 90-day guarantee on our malware-removal service. Many different tools are used to ensure your PC is completely clean and completely optimized.

MalwareBytes – Does it seem like your computer has a life of its own? Are you receiving advertising popups? It could be a trojan horse or spyware. MalwareBytes free edition provides immunization against over 100,000 known exploits, in addition to having the capability to remove existing infections. Run it monthly to maintain optimal protection! Make sure to backup your Windows registry before removing any infections.

Internet Security Protection and Firewalls (PC and Mac)

As long as your computer is currently in a clean state, with no spyware, viruses, or trojan horses, you should be plenty secure using the latest version of the built in Mac OS X or Windows firewall. You will also need to ensure that your operating system has the latest updates from http://update.microsoft.com/ or on a Mac by clicking on the Apple logo and choosing ‘Check for Updates’.

PC – FileAlyzer – This free tool will display system file contents and show you where the big files are hiding. (PC)

Mac – Disk Drill provides a free disk space analyzer for Mac. The app permits to visualize hard drive usage, check disk space on Macs, identify which items can be removed or transferred onto another drive, and clear diskspace on Mac.

The results are presented in a very clear and intuitive manner, showing not only size values, but also a bar-type chart for easy visualization, with files organized according to size from the largest one, down.

In addition, the Disk Drill Mac disk space analyzer permits users to select different views, according to file types. Thus, there are tabs for selecting all files, pictures, videos, audio files, documents, or archive files. This functionality comes in handy when selecting how to clean up disk space Mac, as critical documents, photos of loved ones, or favorite songs or movies, can be easily identified.

Disk Drill has the added advantage of being a data recovery software (additional Pro license required), so if the user mistakenly deletes the wrong file, it can also solve the recovery problem.

In summary, Disk Drill Disk Space Analyzer is a very comprehensive tool, allowing the user to clean up disk space, and correct unintended deletes. All operations are intuitive, which enhances efficiency.

Speccy – Displays in-depth information about your computer’s settings (PC)