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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - It's that time of the year again where students of all ages head back to school in droves. As part of the back to school ritual, stores roll out the latest fashions and discounts, parents prepare for the change in schedule and students get excited for new school supplies to start off the year.

However, household budgets are tighter than ever before as unemployment continues to be high and home prices struggle to rebound. According the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics this back-to-school season. This means that parents will try to stretch their dollars as much as possible. This also means that even though every student would love to have a new computer to start the school year, not every family will be able to afford one.

Fortunately, there's a way to bring back the "new car smell" to your old computer so it runs like new again. It's an affordable alternative that extends the life of your PC and you will barely have to lift a finger.

Remote PC services are available to consumers where a computer expert will remotely take control of a PC and remediate any computer related problems - relieving students and parents of the responsibility and the stress. All that it requires is a phone line and an Internet connection. Users can sit in front of their computer and watch as the technician works on their computer or they can completely step-away and come back to a smooth running machine that runs like new- the choice is yours.

"Beyond downloading music, updating Facebook or watching YouTube videos, a computer is an essential tool for students - from grade school through grad school," said Sean Conrad, senior product manager for NortonLive Services. "As parents consider how to wisely spend their back-to-school dollars, remote PC services are an economical choice for those who can't afford a new PC. You can use it to optimize your PC before the school year or throughout the year - whenever your computer slows down."

One example of a remote PC service is NortonLive Services, from the makers of the popular Norton PC security software for home computers. It's a fast and convenient service that helps parents and students troubleshoot various PC problems - from virus removal to PC tune-up - to help keep their computer running fast and trouble free right from the comfort of their own home, dorm or apartment.

Why do computers slow over time?

Over time, unnecessary files, start-up programs, virus, spyware and other clutter can slow a PC to a crawl. Since most of us are not computer experts, troubleshooting a slow PC can be a daunting task especially since trouble tends to occur when you need your computer the most. An impending deadline for a term paper, homework assignment or Internet research that needs to happen before a final exam can be stressful. A slow computer simply adds unnecessary stress.

So as parents and kids prepare to go back-to-school this year and look to stretch the dollar, consider remote PC services to help tune-up an old computer if buying a new one is out of your budget. A PC tune-up service is the quickest and most economical way to get an old PC back on track in terms of speed and performance.

5 Easy Steps to a Faster Computer

1. Clean Your Registry - Special registry cleaning software can remove all the fragmented and missing files, so only what needs to be in the registry stays there. Only use registry cleaners from an established, reputable company-no sketchy freebies.

2. Defragment your Hard Drive - To help speed up your drive, run a defragmenter. In Windows, just perform a search for it under "System Tools." A word of warning: Depending on how badly it's fragmented, you may need to wait a long time for your drive to fully defragment. Some can take all night (yes, that long!).

3. Organize your Startup Programs - Many times, software companies will place nonessential applications here to check on updates or inform you of promotional offers. Feel free to jettison those. The fewer you have in startup, the faster your machine will boot.

4. Consider adding more memory - RAM is now dirt cheap and it's easy to install, too. If you've been squeaking by with one gigabyte of memory, adding just one more stick can produce dramatic speed gains in your machine.

5. Use legitimate security software - Comprehensive security solutions like Norton Internet Security and Norton 360 will help ensure you're fully protected against malware, spyware, hackers and zero-day threats that can bog down your computer and steal your identity.

Sean Conrad is a Senior Product Manager in the NortonLive Services business unit at Symantec Corporation. He has 8 years of experience in the software industry exploring information security and figuring out what makes desktop systems tick.

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