1. Monitor your RAM and Storage Usage: Monitor your RAM (memory) usage and storage usage to ensure that they are not overworking your system. If RAM or storage usage is above 90%, your system will likely be running slow.
2. Uninstall Unnecessary Programs: Uninstall any programs or apps that you don’t use to free up system resources.
3. Close Unused Tabs: Close tabs in your web browser that you no longer need as they can still be using system resources even if you aren’t actively using them.
4. Update Drivers: Download the latest drivers for your hardware from the manufacturer’s website to ensure performance and compatibility.
5. Perform Regular Maintenance: Use a trusted PC cleaning program to perform regular maintenance on your system, such as deleting temporary files, defragmenting your hard drive, and removing malware.
6. Enable ReadyBoost: If your PC has a flash drive with enough storage space, enable ReadyBoost to speed up your system by using the flash drive as an additional source of RAM.
7. Adjust Visual Effects: Adjust your visual effects settings to optimize your system. Disable animations and shadows, choose “Adjust for best performance”, and select “Custom” and uncheck all unnecessary visual effects.
8. Clear Your Startup: Manage your startup items to ensure that only the most essential programs are launching when you start your computer.