Here are 10 simple tweaks that can help get your PC back in the fast lane.
- Get rid of unwanted programs
Free up storage space and memory by uninstalling programs that you
don't use
- Remove temporary files
Windows disk cleanup can help boost
your computer's performance by removing temporary and unnecessary
system files
- Routinely restart your computer
Restarting your PC clears out its memory.
It also closes all the programs that are running in
the background
- Turn off the windows sidebar and gadgets
Mini
applications called gadgets that run on your desktop show instant information
such as the weather forecast. Turn them off if your PC feels sluggish
- Clean up your system with CCleaner
Free system cleaning tools such as
CCleaner fix issues that occur as you use your PC,such as
files that get broken or corrupted
- Tidy your desktop
Create a single folder on your desktop
and drop everything into this folder to give your PC a speed boost
- Turn off Windows visual effects
Windows
graphical effects look great but they can drain resources and slow down your
PC
- Empty your Recycle Bin
Make
your PC faster by emptying the bin regularly
- Change indexing options
Windows indexes your hard disk
for speedier searching, but background indexing can be slow down your
computer
- Keep programs in check
Close those programs and windows your
aren't using