Computer Tips for ‘Regular People’ - Another Look at Hard Drive Space
Creating additional space on your computer’s hard drive can be a challenge. So far, we’ve talked about how you can compress your files to create additional Drive C storage space and has also looked at external storage devices that will free up your hard drive. I personally love the external portable storage units — they’ve saved me a lot of money. Another thing that you can do is to make sure that you can maximize your hard drive’s available storage space is to get rid of useless files.
CAPTION: Screen shot of Webroot's Window Washer
For the past two years, I’ve used a program called Webroot Window Washer that came with my PC. It boosts the computer’s performance by deleting system clutter such as temporary Internet files and fragments left by Microsoft Office and Adobe. So far, thanks to Window Washer, I’ve recovered 20 GB of hard drive space.
CAPTION: The volume of storage space freed by Window Washer
Not only will you keep your hard drive clean and save some space, but the program protects your privacy by washing away online activities that are traced through your Internet browser history, cache and cookies.
The standalone version of Window Washer is generally less than $30; there are upgraded packages, such as one that includes Spy Doctor. If you are using a Microsoft Windows operating system and are constantly challenged with running out of space on your C drive, then it’s worth the time to take a look at Window Washer.
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