Windows 10: What can I do to "maintain" my PC?

It always happens with a PC that it eventually runs poorer than when you got it. Registry errors, spyware, programs that we're part of other programs that stayed after you uninstalled it. And only a Windows reinstall or reformat can fix it.

I'm getting a new PC tomorrow so I want to start early to avoid that. I've used various programs before to fix things but I'm not sure I noticed a significant difference. Also they lock some features until you buy the full version, which I would do if I could be sure they were actually worth it. But I don't know if they're trying to sell me both the problem and the solution. So are there useful programs I should pay for?

Also, years ago I heard that people were using a non-administrator account most of the time and an administrator account just when necessary to avoid programs installing without your knowledge. However I more recently heard that that wasn't necessary. So is that still a thing or not?

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PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Maintaining your laptop

Are there simple steps to maintain the smooth running of your laptop or do you need a expert?