1. Keep your computer’s operating system, drivers, and other software up to date.
2. Use lightweight apps and disable any unnecessary background processes.
3. Manage the startup programs that run on your machine.
4. Tweak your power settings to maximize performance.
5. Adjust your virtual memory settings.
6. Limit the visual effects of your computer.
7. Use a disk defragmenter to optimize hard drive performance.
8. Disable file indexing.
9. Run virus and malware scans regularly.
10. Clean up your hard drive.