You know how computers begin to slow down after a few years of working with them every day? Well, we put together some ways for you to keep your work computer running like new without actually having to spend money on a new one.
Here are some ways to rejuvenate your computer:
Get Rid of Dust:
Dust can clog up the airflow in the system ultimately leading to overheating, which makes it run slower.
To clean it out, a small vacuum can be used on the low setting. Before doing this, though, make sure all cables are disconnected and that the computer has been off for at least a half hour.
Get Rid of Unused Programs:
After a while, it can take a long time to start up your computer. This is because there are programs you may not know about, running background processes at the same time. Just because you are not using the program, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t run.
To get rid of these, go through your control panel’s program and disable all those you do not use.
Get Rid of Temp Files:
Temporary files that download from the Internet can accumulate over time, cluttering your hard drive, and slowing down your computer.
One way to get rid of temp files is by cleaning up the disk by going into your System Tools. Another way is to go to your “Temp†folder and delete all the unnecessary files. If you do this one, make sure to go into your recycling bin after and delete them from there also.
Defragment Hard Drive:
Sometimes, files can become fragmented and wind up spread out around your computer’s hard drive causing it to work slower.
Go through your computer’s properties to defragment your hard drive.
Replace Hard Drive:
Depending on the kind of work you do, your hard drive can eventually fill up pretty quickly. For example, if you are working on videos and other big files, you should consider purchasing a new one with a lot of storage space. One with at least 1TB.
Get More RAM:
Also depending on what kind of work you use your computer for, RAM (Random Access Memory) is important to keep your computer from slowing down or freezing when downloading/uploading large files. RAM works as a temporary memory storage while using many programs.
You can add more RAM with a memory stick or by purchasing new memory.
Install an SSD:
A Solid State Drive (SSD), can help speed up your computer with its fast reading time and by speeding up the startup process. It essentially works like a USB memory stick but saves files through microchips instead.
Reinstall Windows on PC:
If your computer is a PC and is really running slow, you can solve this by backing up the important files and reinstalling a newer version of windows.
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