Keeping your system running like a well-oiled machine isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are plenty of sites on the Web that can help you get optimum performance from your computer.
Tom’s Hardware and Performance Guide has an almost obscene amount of information on computer hardware and benchmarks. You can check out product reviews, learn how to enhance computer performance and tap into Tom’s technical diary. If, for some reason, you don’t find what you are looking for at this site, take a look at Tom’s links.
Keeping your computer tuned up is not so unlike keeping your car tuned up. Such is the philosophy of Tune Up. which bills itself as the “one-stop, online PC service station.” For $3.95 per month, you get access to the latest anti-virus software, drivers, technical support information and forums. You can evaluate the service free for 30 days.
ZDNet and Symantec have collaborated to provide HealthyPC.com, which offers online PC care, maintenance and troubleshooting tools. You can join the Health Club for $4.95 per month. Membership includes automatic anti-virus, driver and patch updates.
TechTools has plenty of tips, tricks and tools that can help you keep your computer running in top shape.
For a list of PC benchmarks, check out Test Your PC. You can test everything from your chipset to your graphics card.
Find drivers for your hardware and peripherals at Drivers Headquarters.
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