Slow computers are a common issue amongst the laptop/PC users. Rather than paying to a computer mechanic, you can try some tactics to improve the speed of your computer system. Here are top 8 tips to help you:

Uninstall Non-Useful Programs

Remember that photo editing software you installed 2 years back but then you started using another editing tool which you found to be better? Does that old software still occupy space on your computer? Not just one, but there are several such programs which you are not using and are a major reason for the slow speed of your PC. It’s time to simply uninstall them.

Shift Unimportant Files

There must be files on your PC that you don’t use but you need to keep them anyway, for instance, images and videos. Such files should be shifted to a hard drive as these are generally large in size which means they occupy more space on your computer memory and slow down its processing speed.

Use a PC Optimizer

This one acts a standalone program that solves most of your PC issues to optimize its speed. From deleting junk files, links and errors to reducing the number of fragments by clubbing it systematically, a PC optimizer improves the system performance in several ways. It also scans, manages and removes duplicate files on your PC with a high accuracy.

Set a Static IP

Every time you start your computer or laptop, it spends a lot of resources on looking for IP address from the network, which could be a major reason for its slow performance. To cut off this spending, Go to “Network and Sharing Center” and click on “Change Adapter Settings”. Now select the “Properties of your Local Adapter and highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.

Now, click on “Properties” and enter your IP, subnet mask and default gateway that corresponds to your network. You’re static IP is set.

Upgrade to Chrome

Many internet users still browse using Internet Explorer, but let me tell you that there are better options available on the web. You can use Google Chrome which works faster and has fewer errors as compared to IE.

Scan for Malware

It is important to see if there is any type of malware present on your computer as it can cause havoc to your system’s performance. Install a reliable security antivirus and run a scan to detect malware threats. Be aware that an efficient antivirus never slows down your system.

Keep it Clean

Excessive dust can impede airflow within your computer system which ultimately slows down its working speed. So it is crucial to keep a check on the cleanliness of your computer hardware.

Optimize the Startup

It is always better to minimize the number of programs at the time of startup. This is because all these programs are launched and keep on running, thus eating up your system’s memory and resources. Click “Start” and “Run”, type “msconfig” and then hit enter. Now click on the “Startup” Tab and choose the programs as per your requirements.

I hope with these tips you will be able to improve the internal speed of your laptop /computer.