Quick tips to speed up your PC
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After you’ve had a computer for a while, you might notice that it’s running less slowly than when you first got it. Files and folders take longer to open, programs don’t shut down as quickly as you’d hope, and delayed logins and startups seem to be a daily occurrence. Sometimes specific programs are to blame, making it difficult to know where to begin to clean things up.
Fortunately, you can do some things to speed up your computer to make it seem new again.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.
Why Is My Computer Slow Anyway?
Over time, as you download files, browse the internet, remove programs, leave applications open, and do pretty much anything else on your computer, it slowly collects junk and causes behind-the-scenes problems that aren’t always so easy to catch at first.
File fragmentation is a big culprit. So is the accumulation of cached web browser files, a cluttered desktop, a full hard drive, slow hardware, and many other issues.
However, your computer itself may actually not be slow. You may just be experiencing a slow internet connection due to a faulty router, a bad connection, or limited speed offered by your ISP. In any case, you may just need to speed up your internet access.
