Over time computers get sluggish and stop being as responsive as they once were. It can be very frustrating waiting for tasks to respond and let's face it, even though the price of computers has decreased substantially, improving your computer's performance will increase its life span and help get the most return on your current investment.
Remove Unnecessary Programs, Spyware, and Malware.
Go into the "Control Panel" of your computer to remove unnecessary programs taking up valuable hard drive space. The more tasks your computer must manage, the harder it will have to work and therefore the slower it will become.
It is important to install anti-virus software and spyware removal programs to keep your PC safe. Beware of viruses and spyware as spyware collects information from you and builds marketing profiles while you're browsing online. Some of them can even force themselves into changing your computer's configuration, resulting in slower performance.
Remove Cookies and Clear Temporary Internet Files
To improve your computer's performance, it's important to regularly delete cookies, a piece of data used by websites to identify your computer and gather information about your surfing habits. If you're using Internet Explorer, click on "Tools," followed by "Internet Options." You may also delete temporary Internet files that slow down your computer from there as well.
Empty Recycle Bin
To quickly free up hard drive space empty the contents of your recycling bin weekly by simply, right-clicking on the bin icon on your desktop.
Reduce Programs Loading At Startup
Having too many programs loading upon startup will drain the performance every time you reboot. To combat this, locate the "Windows Defender" program to help you manage the programs that run at startup.
Defragment Your Hard Drive
Although it may initially take a few hours, regularly defragmenting will clean up your hard drive and sort everything back into place so you can access files quicker. If your PC is running Windows, defragmentation software is already included as part of the computer management.
Upgrade Memory
If you upload lots of photos, videos, games, and software to your computer, you may need more RAM (Random Access Memory). Your RAM controls how quickly information can read and write to your computer. Click on the "Control Panel," then "System" to discover your existing RAM. To figure out the maximum amount of RAM your PC can handle, consult your owner's manual.
Install Necessary Updates
Occasionally updates are released to make the operating system work better, more secure, bring important driver compatibility, and sometimes offer new features so don't neglect them. Neglecting to update your computer regular leaves your computer vulnerable to exploitable attacks.
Repurpose Your Old PC
If all else fails, try installing a low consumption Linux Distribution to turn your old and busted into new and shiny again. Many Linux operating systems are much more user-friendly toward beginners than they once were. You can even run from a CD/DVD or thumb drive without harming your Windows operating system if it's not to your preference.
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