What would your house look like if you didn´t dust or clean it for 6 months? There would be dust bunnies and cobwebs everywhere. Think of the inside of your computer as a home of electronics. Electronic equipment is a dust magnet. Dust collects on intake/exhaust vents and fans, slowing them down resulting in inadequate air flow to keep your PC´s main components cool. Hot components burn out and can result in expensive replacements, leaving you without your PC for days.

What´s the difference between computer spyware and a virus?

Spyware and viruses are both forms of unwanted or malicious software, sometimes called "malware." Spyware (sometimes called adware) collects information about you without appropriate notice and consent. A computer virus spreads software, usually malicious in nature, from computer to computer.

Spyware can get installed on your computer in a number of ways. One way is through a virus. Another way is for it to be secretly downloaded and installed with other software you´ve chosen to install. In short, spyware is a specific type of unwanted software that secretly collects your information. A virus is a specific way software can be secretly distributed, often by e-mail or instant messaging. Both spyware and viruses can cause damage to your computer or cause you to lose important data.

Why is my computer running slower than when I first got it?

This can happen for any of the following reasons.

Not enough free Hard-Drive Space
Corrupted system/operating system files
Viruses/Spyware that slow down the CPU
Number of applications simultaneously running
RAM (Random Access Memory)