A slow computer can make even the most level headed of us lose our temper. Turning the computer on and having to wait ten minutes before you can click on a webpage is so frustrating. However, did you know that a lot of the issues you have with the performance of your computer can be fixed with a little bit of routine maintenance? Most of the tools you already have at your disposal. If you want your computer to speed up and work for a lot longer, then here are a few tips for you to implement:

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Change the Power Plan

Many more recent computers come with a setting that allows you to increase or decrease the power. If you want to enhance your computer performance, then you need to adjust it to high or best performance. This is clearly less energy efficient. However, it may solve a few lagging issues.

Do not Allow Programs to Run Automatically

Many computer programs actually automatically load when you turn the computer on. This was a feature that was done for convenience. However, when you have a slow computer that takes an age to load, it is more frustrating than convenient. You can stop things automatically opening by clicking into your task manager and clicking on the startup tab, and disabling programs from opening on startup. You can also stop any background processes in the task manager too. 

Uninstall Programs you No Longer Use

If your computer is filled up with old programs, or it still has the programs that were provided when you bought the computer, then it is time you uninstalled them. All they are doing is taking up space for no good reason. Simply head to the add/ remove programs in your control panel and go through all the programs, ensuring you do not remove anything that you do actually need.

Add Extra RAM

If you really want to speed things up, why not add some extra RAM (random access memory). RAM is a relatively inexpensive way to boost the performance of your system. It is also a pretty simple process for a desktop PC. RAM can even be added to the newer laptop, which has the correct space included.

Run Maintenence Tools

Most operating systems have tools to maintain the performance as part of the system itself. Things like a defragger or disk clean up should be regularly used to ensure that the computer is running to its optimum. Take a look at your system tools and discover which embedded tools you can use to speed up your computer.

Remove Files or Use External Storage  

You should delete any files you no longer need or use. Having your system clutter with useless junk is just going to mean you run out of space way before you need to. Ensure you look at all files on your mac to see what can be removed. Additionally, if you have a lot of photos or videos, you should use the cloud or use an external storage device.