Are there any other steps I can take to speed up my PC?

1. Uninstall unused programs
2. Regularly clean up temporary files
3. Adjust your visual effects
4. Disable startup programs
5. Defragment your hard disk drive
6. Change power settings
7. Increase the size of virtual memory
8. Update software regularly
9. Install an antivirus software
10. Replace a hard drive with an SSD