1. Run anti-virus and anti-malware scans regularly to ensure your system is not infected with any malicious programs.
2. Update your operating system and applications to the latest versions.
3. Uninstall any programs or applications you no longer use.
4. Clean up your hard drive by deleting unnecessary files and running the built-in disk cleanup utility.
5. Defragment your hard drive to keep it running smoothly.
6. Check your hardware and device drivers for updates.
7. Ensure your startup applications are optimized and only running necessary processes.
8. Disable visual effects and animations on your computer.
9. Setting power management options to high performance when playing games or performing processor-intensive tasks.
10. Add more RAM to your computer if needed.