Is your computer running slow? Don’t rush to buy a new one just yet! With a few simple adjustments, you can give your old PC a second wind — all without replacing a single part.
Here are 6 quick ways to make it faster and more efficient.
Too many apps clutter your system and slow it down.
👉 Go to Settings > Apps, review the list, and remove anything you don’t use.
Some apps launch at startup without asking — and drag your PC down.
👉 Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, go to the Startup tab, and disable unnecessary apps.
Old cache and junk files take up space and slow things down.
👉 Use Disk Cleanup (built into Windows) or a tool like CCleaner to wipe them out.
Fancy animations look nice but eat up system resources.
👉 Go to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Performance and choose “Adjust for best performance.”
Outdated drivers or system bugs can cause slowdowns.
👉 Head to Settings > Update & Security to check for system and driver updates.
Don’t underestimate this one.
👉 A regular reboot helps clear memory and refresh your system — especially if you usually just put your PC to sleep.
For really old machines, consider installing a lightweight Linux distribution (like Linux Mint or Lubuntu) to breathe new life into the hardware.
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