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    In this guide I will show you how to free up as many resources as possible to get your game running smoothly! As with any change in windows, it is always wise to create a restore point.To do this, prior to running this tool open elevated command prompt and copy the command below and paste into command window hit enter. This will have created a restore point. Update: Converted to .exe Download Both files, GameBooster and Reverse.exe Click Here. You must right click and run as admin! To...
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    Emsisoft has become a favorite of many users. Its dual scanning engine consists of BitDefender definitions as well as definitions created by Emsisoft themselves allow for very good and up-to-date detections. Emsisoft is trusted here at PCHF :) The free version of Emsisoft Anti-Malware (EAM) does not include real-time protection and is a on-demand cleaner only. If you want to increase your protection then you can purchase a license to the program in order to activate these features...
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    On 4/1/2018, Cloudflare introduced their own, secure, private DNS servers as a means of faster and more private internet browsing. We at PCHF advise using secure DNS and other means to encrypt your internet browsing. Below is a guide on how to setup various devices to use Cloudflare's DNS servers :) WINDOWS SETUP Click on the Start menu, then click on Control Panel. Click on Network and Internet. Click on Change Adapter Settings. Right click on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to...
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    Zemana AntiMalware is a cloud based malware scanner that allows you to perform on demand scanning as necessary. Zemana AntiMalware offers real-time protection as well. It uses very little resources and is very good at what it does. Zemana is free as a on-demand scanner, but if you wish to get the Premium version which include real-time protection, ransomware protection, and awesome 24/7 support, it only cost $24.95 a year. Some of the benefits of using Zemana AntiMalware include: Removes...
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