How to Speed Up Your Computer

Don’t you just hate it when your computer lags in the middle of a very important task? Aside from being a productivity buster, slow computers also impact the motivation of your employees. Sluggish IT equipment will also paint an ugly picture for your business as it starts to affect your operation.

Let’s fix that lagging PC. Below are some speedy tips to boost the performance of your computer.

Turn off some of the startup programs

If your PC becomes slow as soon as you boot it, startup programs may be eating too much of its RAM immediately. You can speed up your PC by disabling some of these startup programs on the Settings.  Chances are you don’t even need most of them to open automatically.

Remove unnecessary files

As you go by your business, your computer accumulates loads of caches and documents. As the memory gets eaten up, your computer will start to slow down since space gets crampy. Performing a regular clean on your PC will help, especially if you’re handling large files every day.

Restart your PC once a day (at least)

Many businesses run 24/7, which means their PC never sleeps. Continuous usage will wear out the RAM of a computer, which needs reboots at least once or twice a day. Restarting your PC will clear up its RAM and allow the system to refresh after hours of operation.

Consider cloud storage

You don’t need to store files on your PC if you can use cloud storage services. This will free up a lot of space on your PC, plus it makes the files accessible anytime, across devices. Still, you should employ strict security measures when using a cloud storage platform to prevent a data breach.

Install the latest version of software

Outdated web browsers, processors, and other pieces of old software will drag your computer’s performance down. So if you notice that your PC is suddenly sluggish, try running an update check on your software. Make sure that you update it as necessary or coordinate with the IT department for assistance.

Check for malware

Malware is every business’ worst enemy. Most of these viruses operate stealthily and unseen in most workstations. Since they work in the background, it will consume RAM and disk space. So if your PC slows down for no reason, you should coordinate with your IT team to check for possible malware. Computer viruses should be diagnosed and deleted right away.

Avoid running too many programs at once

If possible, try to run a few programs at the same time. For tasks that require multiple programs, it’s best to upgrade to a PC with a bigger RAM and a Solid State Drive. Unlike optical disks, SSDs are way faster.

Final words

A slow computer will impact your employees’ productivity. It will also cause frustration and grumpiness in the workplace. So before it causes issues to your business, you should address the problem right away. Besides, it might be time to upgrade to a better infrastructure that can keep up with the demands of your operation.