Here are some free downloads to help you improve your computer speed and clean up your computer. You don’t need to be a computer expert to keep your computer operating efficiently.

And you don’t need to spend a fortune on software programs, either! There are many very good “free” programs out there. All of them have been used by the Hi-Speed-Internet.com staff and are highly recommended.

These resources are all free, simple to download & use, and very helpful!

• Free spyware removal: AdAware
  I personally use AdAware to remove unwanted spyware and adware files from my computer. It’s simple, and free, and is recommended by many computer experts.
• Another free spyware removal: SpyBot
  I also use Spybot, and while it is similar to AdAware, sometimes it finds unwanted files not identified by AdAware. It’s best to use these programs anywhere from once a week to once a month, depending on your computer usage.
• Computer cleaner: CC Cleaner
  CCleaner is a free system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
• Download PDF files faster: Free PDF speed-up
  If you download PDF files, this program is a must. The newest Acrobat Reader takes a while to open a PDF file, and for most users, the extra functions are not necessary. This will greatly increase the speed at which PDF files open.
• Make PDF files: Free PDF maker
  A very easy-to-use program that allows you to make your own PDF documents, with lots of options. You can purchase the software for a small fee to eliminate the ads that appear when using the software – but unless you make a lot of PDF’s, you can probably live with the ads.
• Free “Office” alternative: Free “OpenOffice” Suite
  While not quite as detailed as the popular Microsoft Office Suite, this free program offers a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, database…and more, without the high price tag.
• LearnThat.com: Free computer training & tutorials
• HomeAndLearn.co.uk: Free beginners computer tutorials
• A variety of other helpful (all free!) software: More free software
  Find lots of free software for nearly any task, many with reviews from users. Some are free trials, which expire after the trial period, but many are truly free.

If you know of any more free resources that might be useful, please let us know.