TuneUp's PC Cleaning Experiment Rids 16 PCs of a Combined 125 Gigabytes of Junk

Online, May 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - What: TuneUp recently conducted an experiment on 16 PCs that unearthed 125 gigabytes (GBs) of useless data and a staggering 103,000 worthless files. On average, each of the PCs - that ranged from relatively new Windows 7 and even Windows 8 consumer preview to worn Windows XP PCs - had accumulated 8 GBs of junk and more than 6,000 useless files.

In a new three-part blog series, TuneUp shares its findings from this experiment to show readers the unexpected corners where junk like this hides on PCs and little-known tricks for cleaning overlooked areas on PCs, new and old, including how to:

• Clear out GBs of junk - in seconds;
• Use Windows' secret desktop cleaning tool;
• Get rid of Windows features you never use;
• Delete long-forgotten applications;
• Install only toolbars that you actually need;
• And much more!

Who: PC users who experience regular system crashes and slowdowns and who want to maximize their systems' storage capacity and performance potential will benefit from the blog post series.

Where: TuneUp provides detailed benchmarks, helpful tips and screenshots at blog.tune-up.com. All of the information is free, and readers can post their own experiences directly on the blog to help others.

When: PC users can access the free information anytime by visiting blog.tune-up.com or by interacting with TuneUp's PC tuning experts on Twitter and Facebook.

Resources: Blog Posts: The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide, Part One: 16 PCs.
125 GB of Junk. 103 Worthless Files GONE!
The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide, Part Two: Five Easy Steps to a Faster PC
The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide, Part Three: Five More Easy Steps to a Faster PC
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