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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[It is inconceivable that a journalist could be dumb enough to recommend removing anti-virus software for ANY reason.  He claims the threat is over-hyped?  I have NEVER owned a computer that did NOT pick up a virus at some point.  I own  a couple fast-food restaurants, and EVERY computer I've ever had in the backoffices has had viruses.  I've helped family and friends clean up some real messes.  Calling this situation "overhyped" is VERY irresponsible journalism.  It's not just a disservice to the public; if someone BELIEVES him, it could lead to actual destruction of property.  WHO IS THIS GUY?  Whoever he is, he has lost ALL credibility on ANY topic.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[joeomar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 14th 2009 11:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[i totally agree with you there man. if you run windows it is a MUST to have antivirus software, mac highly recommended. had a few computers over the years and they all fall to adware and maybe the occasional virus.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 14th 2009 12:27PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[I don't run any anti-virus software at all (Vista and 7) and probably spend 12 hours a day on the web and leave my PCs on 24/7.  I rely on Windows update.  If Microsoft finds a problem they quickly send out fixes. <br><br>I have never had a PC virus and thing they are very overblown.  Most problems are from malware.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bob e]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 14th 2009 11:59AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[I just love bob e's response to this....has no virus protection, runs vista & 7 and leaves his pc's running 24/7. hmmm, sound like a bunch do-do to me.<br>Any one that doesn't run virus protection and is using windows must be connected to a internet that is running off of Mars or something.<br>If you are going to give a cock & bull story, at least make it sound believable....]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[scott]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 14th 2009 1:06PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[it depends on how you use your computer. If you are not browsing porn sites, and no opening email with attachements, your chances of getting a virus are pretty low. The anti virus program on my pc has not detected a virus or threat in over two years of daily use. It bogs down the PC for a good 5 minutes when I first turn it on, so yeah, ditching it does make sense for some people.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kcdgenius]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 14th 2009 1:41PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA[Anti-Virus software are ineffective, and bulky, they will slow your computer down more than any single virus out there. The idea of anti viruses keeping your computer fast is completely inaccurate. Slowing computers down means using their resources(such as ram, or CPU) which is almost always done by installing software.. NOT VIRUSES.<br><br>1. Don't install too many applications(unless they are verified and trustworthy)<br>2. Don't let your children use the computer as an administrator.<br>3. Update your computer's software frequently.<br>4. If you're willing to pay some attention, you can have your computer working BETTER than when you got it. Use MSCONFIG or HijackThis to manage applications which run when you turn on your computer, and services that run irregardless of if you want it or not, and browser addons that slow down your computer.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[droas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 15th 2009 8:55PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Unconventional Ways to Speed up Your Computer]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2009/05/14/unconventional-ways-to-speed-up-your-pc/</guid><description><![CDATA["irregardless".  Really?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dimplesmalone]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jun 24th 2010 6:45AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
