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Speeding up your computer

A slow computer doesn't always mean you need a new one. Updates, a clean-up and removing unnecessary programs often make a computer noticeably faster.

You will need

Steps

  1. Restart

    Restart your computer. A computer that has been on for a long time slows down.

  2. Update the operating system

  3. Remove unnecessary programs

  4. Limit startup programs

  5. Free up disk space

  6. Check your browser extensions

  7. Check for malware

  8. Consider an upgrade

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