Optimizing Your Personal Computer (PC)

McCormick Institute for Early Childhood

BY   | June 25, 2026

Jose Zavala is an IT Support Specialist II at the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University (NLU), a computer science graduate from NLU, and an aspiring cybersecurity professional. Driven by a lifelong passion for technology, he combines hands-on technical troubleshooting experience with an academic foundation in computer science to keep critical digital systems running smoothly. Jose is actively pursuing advanced industry certifications to deepen his expertise in digital defense and data security. 


Resources

Here are some resources on keeping your computer updated, and some assistant software listed by brand: 




Also, try this questionnaire if you need help selecting a Windows PC: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-me-choose 


Try this questionnaire if you need help selecting a Mac PC: https://www.apple.com/mac/best-mac/#usage 

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Free virtual technology training on Zoom 

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT


Join us for an informative webinar focused on common personal computer (PC) issues and practical solutions to keep your computer running efficiently. Topics include the importance of regularly restarting your device, staying current with software updates, and troubleshooting application problems. We will also discuss why storage management is critical for system performance, how to address frozen screens, and several quick fixes for everyday technical issues. By the end of the session, participants will gain simple, effective strategies to improve PC performance and resolve common computer problems with confidence.


Level: Beginner 


Presented by: Jose Zavala, Technical Support Specialist II, McCormick Institute for Early Childhood


Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/8b1aa78d-d514-4266-8583-476d8c7a0015/summary

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Jose Zavala is an IT Support Specialist II at the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University (NLU), a computer science graduate from NLU, and an aspiring cybersecurity professional. Driven by a lifelong passion for technology, he combines hands-on technical troubleshooting experience with an academic foundation in computer science to keep critical digital systems running smoothly. Jose is actively pursuing advanced industry certifications to deepen his expertise in digital defense and data security.
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