Make your computer faster: Tips to improve PC performance

Is your computer moving at a snail’s pace? Don’t let sluggishness slow down your digital adventures! In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll walk you through simple steps to rev up your computer’s speed, even if you’re new to the tech world.

Table of Contents

Step 1: Tidy Up Your Desktop 🧹

Issue: Your desktop is like a messy room for your computer.

Solution: Make folders for your stuff.
How-to: Right-click on your desktop, choose “New,” then “Folder.” Give it a name and put your files inside. Easy peasy!

Step 2: Stop Some Apps at the Start 🚀

Issue: Too many friends joining the party when your computer starts.

Solution: Tell some of them to come later.
How-to: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and click on “Startup.” Right-click on things you don’t need and pick “Disable.”

Step 3: Clean Up Your Digital Mess 🗑️

Issue: Your computer has too many snacks (files) lying around.

Solution: Time for a clean-up!
How-to: Type “Disk Cleanup” in the search bar, choose your drive, and click “OK.” Check the boxes and hit “OK” again to clean up.

Step 4: Look for Bad Bugs 🦠

Issue: Some sneaky bugs might be causing trouble.

Solution: Get a bug detector (antivirus).
How-to: Install an antivirus, update it, and let it check your computer.

Step 5: Keep Everything Up to Date 🔄

Issue: Your computer likes fresh things.

Solution: Give it what it likes – update everything!
How-to: For Windows, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For Mac, go to System Preferences > Software Update.

Step 6: Manage Your App Guests 🚪

Issue: Too many apps are secretly hanging out.

Solution: Check who’s at the party (running in the background).
How-to: Open Task Manager, go to the “Processes” tab, and end the ones you don’t need. But be careful!

Step 7: Give Your Computer a Little Upgrade 💻

Issue: Sometimes computers need a little boost.

Solution: Give it some new clothes (upgrade RAM or hard drive).
How-to: Ask a tech friend or a pro for help.

Step 8: Make Your Browser Lighter 🌐

Issue: Your internet explorer has too much stuff.

Solution: Clean its room (clear cache and remove extras).
How-to: Find the settings in your browser to clear stuff. Turn off or delete things you don’t need.

Conclusion: Ta-da! Your Speedy Computer is Ready! 🚀

Follow these steps, and your computer will be running like it just had a big cup of coffee! Remember, you don’t need to be a computer expert. If you ever need help, PC Servicing BD is here for you. Happy computer adventures! 💻✨