Tip for a smooth start-up when you turn your PC on

We have all become so used to instant gratification through technology that we expect our PCs to behave instantly too. And this is what can lead to a bumpy start up when you turn on your PC.

We all want to be able to instantly start clicking the mouse as soon as we see that familiar screen picture known as the 'desktop'.

But unfortunately, when your PC has cooked up to the point where you see your desktop picture and all the icons on the left, it is still not ready to carry out commands.

Often it still has operating system parts to load, even though it may appear ready since you can see the familiar desktop picture, and if you get in a hurry and try to launch your browser or open a program, don't be surprised if it hangs and won't open.

All PC towers (and laptops) have an activity light located somewhere within usually easy view. Watch it closely when you turn on your PC. You will see it blink and flicker. This means your PC is still in the process of preparing itself.

For best results, wait until it has stopped flickering completely, because only then will it be fully loaded and ready to operate smoothly.

To avoid bumpy, hanging starts, a good rule of thumb is this: Wait 5 minutes before you use it. Turn it on and go do something else for 5 minutes. When you return, it will be fully loaded and ready to zoom smoothly!