[Windows Tutorial] 💾 Is Your PC Running Way Too Slow? Here’s How to Speed It Up

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Is your slow computer driving you out of your mind? Don’t start searching for a replacement just yet. There are a few tips and tricks to try that just might speed up your PC and help you put off a costly purchase.

There are several factors that contribute to how quickly your computer is able to run programs, handle multiple internet browser tabs, stream media, edit photos/videos and perform other taxing tasks. One major factor is how efficiently your PC uses its memory—both storage on the hard drive and via your physical random-access memory (RAM). Simply put, it takes a lot more energy for a computer to startup and run if it is overloaded with unused programs and unnecessary processes.

Freeing up space on your hard drive and increasing your RAM are both possible solutions if you’re trying to increase your computer’s speed, but there are a few other things to try as well.

• How do I increase my physical memory/RAM?
• How do I free up space on my computer?
• Check your computer for viruses and malware
• Adjust your computer’s startup settings
• Clear your temporary files
• Defragment your hard drive

Source: Time.com guide