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Are you ready to upgrade your desktop and laptop computers? \u00a0Expect lots of exciting new changes to come out later this year. Unless your needs are urgent, you may want to wait until the Fall. \u00a0Here is what to expect in the new computer market, along with tips to help you squeeze \u00a0the most out of your current computers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intel Ivy Bridge<\/strong>
\nIntel Corporation leads the market share in computer chips and processors. Today Intel started shipping its\u2019 third generation processors called Ivy Bridge. \u00a0Ivy Bridge promises faster graphics and longer battery life for new computers. \u00a0This new processor is expected to be widely available in desktops and laptops this Summer.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Windows 8<\/strong>
\nMicrosoft will be releasing Windows 8. \u00a0The release date has yet to be confirmed but many believe it will be available in the Fall of 2012. \u00a0\u00a0While the emphasis of the release is on tablet computers, there will be other benefits, including enhanced security and better remote access. \u00a0Consider that many new laptops and desktop computers purchased today may be upgradable to Microsoft Windows 8, they may not take full advantage of some of the new features of the new O\/S.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New from Apple<\/strong>
\nApple is expected to release a new operating system called Mountain Lion O\/S later this Summer. \u00a0Also expect a new lineup of the Macbook Pro and possible upgrades to the \u00a0Mac Air. \u00a0Insiders suggest the new lineup of laptops will be thinner, lighter and have longer battery life.<\/p>\n

Looking for a Deal?<\/strong>
\nWith all this new technology coming to market, you may be able to deal on older models and close out stock. \u00a0Many computer manufacturers and retailers will discount existing computers to make room for the latest technology.<\/p>\n

While you are waiting for all this new technology to hit the market, here is what to do to make that slow and sluggish PC work like new.<\/p>\n

Disk Defragmentation<\/strong>
\nWhen you defragment your hard drive you are optimizing the file system to improve performance. \u00a0By organizing the files to read and write faster, you will greatly improve your application response times. \u00a0It is a good idea to defragment your hard drive periodically to keep everything running at an optimal performance.<\/p>\n

Clean out that Junk<\/strong>
\nPCs will collect files that not only waste space, but can slow down your computer. \u00a0These files include \u00a0Windows and third-party applications temporary files, Internet browsers cache, junk files left by online chat programs and other temporary files. If you are not sure which folders to erase, contact your systems administrator, to ensure that no important data will be lost.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure or don\u2019t have the time to give your computers a tune up, contact your IT Administrator or IT Managed Service Provider, to breathe a little life into your existing desktops and laptops. \u00a0At the same time, ask your IT Professional for an assessment to see if you are ready to upgrade to the next operating system, when they become available later this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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