3 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPUTER’S SPEED

That brand-spankin’ slick computer you purchased just a year ago has slowly but surely evolved into the snooze fest that it now is. What happened?

Don’t fret. Like any house that used to be shiny and immaculate when you first bought it, over time, it will need some spring cleaning – yes, even if it’s “not yet spring.”

Below are some suggestions on how you can get back the computer speed you lost.

Uninstall unwanted software and Programs

Over time, you may have accumulated programs on your computer that you do not use. When a program is installed, it creates connections between the program and the operating system. Even if you don’t use these programs, they can slow down your system. If you have the original program’s installation disk or file, removing programs will free up space on your computer and may speed up your system’s performance.

Often the culprit slowing down your PC will be something actually claiming to clean or speed up your PC. Some of these software makers even charge for a program that only slow down the computer even more.

Make Sure Your Hardware and Software are Sufficient

Every computer has specifications which differ from other computers. These specs are suited for the user’s needs, making sure that it is sufficient to run all of the user’s essential computer processes. Sadly though, oftentimes, users overload their hardware and software to levels which are beyond the capacity of their computers. Make sure you are not expecting too much from your hardware and software. Check if your software can take your requirements, and to optimise the function of your computer, make sure you have the proper hardware to support Windows – because this is critical.

Make some upgrades. If you’re into gaming, invest in a graphics card, because these games take up too much memory. Warning, though – you’ll have to toy with your motherboard to make this upgrade happen, but there are a lot of online tutorials you can follow. Finally, the most effective way to speed up your PC – which also requires tinkering – is to add more RAM (random access memory).

Scan for Viruses, Spyware and Adware

Every computer is vulnerable to viruses. Viruses are nasty little programs that cause both major and minor problems for users. Spyware and Adware are programs created by companies to find out more information about customers, so they can better market products to them. Usually these programs are not created for malicious purposes. Spyware and Adware can load into computer memory and slow it down.

Periodically scanning and removal of Viruses, Spyware and Adware is a great way to improve computer performance.