If you feel like your computer is getting slow, we have a series of tips for you to improve its performance. These tips apply to Windows 10 and Windows 11. Today we introduce you to these tips.
1. Uninstall unused applications:Start by uninstalling any apps you no longer need. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and delete the apps you no longer use.
2. Keep your desktop clean:Avoid having too many shortcuts on your desktop, as this can slow down Windows startup. If necessary, create folders to organize them.
3. Control the startup application:Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Delete) and check the applications that run on startup. Disable the ones you don’t need.
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4. Scan for malware:Use Windows Defender or another antivirus program to make sure your computer is free of malware. Perform a quick or complete analysis depending on your needs.
5. Free up disk space:Use a native Windows 10 tool called Disk Cleanup to delete temporary files and free up hard drive space.
6. Defragment the hard drive:Defragmentation helps improve file access speed. Run the Windows defragmentation tool.
7. Configure virtual memory:Increase the amount of virtual memory to improve performance. Go to Advanced System Settings > Advanced Options > Performance > Settings and adjust virtual memory.
8. Change the power plan:If you need higher performance at the expense of higher power consumption, set the power plan to “High Performance.”
9. Reduce visual effects:Disable unnecessary visual effects in Windows to improve performance. Go to Advanced system options > Advanced options > Performance > Visual effects.
10. Eliminate transparencies:Disable transparency in the Windows interface to improve visual performance. Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors and turn off Transparency.
11. Control notifications:Turn off unnecessary notifications or set Do Not Disturb mode in Settings > System > Notifications.
12. Update system and drivers:Keep your operating system and drivers updated to fix known issues and improve performance.
13. Reinstall Windows from scratch:If that doesn’t work, consider doing a clean install of Windows. Go to Settings > System > Recovery and follow the options to reset your PC.
14. Physically clean your device:Remove dust and dirt from inside your computer to avoid temperature and airflow issues.
fifteen. Update hardware:If necessary, consider upgrading your hardware, such as upgrading to an SSD drive, adding more RAM, or upgrading your graphics card.
Keep in mind that a slow computer can be caused by a variety of reasons, and these tips can help you improve its performance on a case-by-case basis.
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