5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR COMPUTER RUN FASTER

Posted by Amelie Richards on April 10th, 2021

With today's advanced technology, we expect computers and laptops to start up and run all programs swiftly. 

Unfortunately, over time and with additions of various programs, our devices can slow down. Sometimes it happens gradually, and we don't notice until all of a sudden one day we spend just a little too much time waiting. 

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get your computer or laptop back to faster speeds. Remember how quick it was the first time you used it? Take a quick read through this list of the five things you can do to make your computer run faster.

Check the Power

Do you ever notice that sometimes your laptop slows down when it's unplugged? Depending on the power and battery settings, your laptop could be auto-adjusting when it's not directly linked to power. While connected to the charging cord, the laptop is set to run as quickly as possible. However, it could be set up so that when power isn't connected, the machine runs slower to save battery life. 

Check the battery or power settings of your laptop if you experience this problem. It could be a simple modification to the settings, which would eliminate this issue. When the problem is resolved, your laptop will run at the same speed, whether or not it is plugged in.

Change Performance Settings

In addition to changing the power settings, you can also adjust performance options for faster run times. In the Control Panel of your device, you should locate the Performance Options. In this window, you will have the option to adjust for the best appearance or performance. If you don't want to spend any more time beyond this, simply select "adjust" for the best performance and see how your computer speeds change. 

In this same window, you also have the option to customize the performance of your computer. You can go line by line to select what you want and don't want your computer to do. For example, you can change how menus appear and exist on your screen. Remember that the more customizations you have, the more your computer speed will be impacted.

Uninstall Unused Programs

The more programs there are installed on your computer, the slower it can start to become. Every program and application you have downloaded on your computer takes up space and impacts the processor. 

It's very common for computer owners to have programs on the computer that they no longer use or that don't even work anymore. These programs are taking up space and could be slowing down your whole computer, even if they aren't running. 

Take a few minutes to go through your desktop and folders looking for programs you no longer need. Simply uninstall these programs and delete them from your computer. The more unnecessary applications you can get rid of, the more memory and disk space your device will have to run quickly and effectively. 

Stop Auto Starting Programs

Certain programs on your computer will launch every time the device is turned on. The more programs that start alongside your computer, the more computer memory is used. The usage of memory can directly affect how fast the machine works. Startup your computer and make a list of all the programs that automatically start. It is necessary that they all open when you start your computer? 

Identify the programs that you don't need automatically opened so you can change the settings. On your computer, there will be a list of programs that automatically start when the computer starts running. You can go one by one and uncheck the programs you want to stop opening this way. On an Apple device, this list exists in System Preferences, and on Windows, it is in the Startup tab. These changes can directly impact the speed of not only the computer but how fast it boots up.

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