Category Archives: PC Speed Tips

Best Free Programs To Clean Up Your Gaming PC

As you use your gaming PC more and more, it can really start to accumulate some junk. There are many things that can clutter up a computer such as registry errors, a virus, spyware, junk files, or hard drive fragmentation. This clutter can really cause your computer to run much more slowly than it should be running. In this article, we look at a few of the best free programs that you can use to help clean up your computer.

Benefits of Cleaning and Anti-Malware Software

Before we get into the list of the best free programs to keep your PC clean, let look at a few reasons why it is worth using. read more

Virtual Memory Overuse Can Lead to a Slow Computer

If your computer is short on the random access memory (RAM) needed to run a program or operation, Windows uses virtual memory to compensate. Virtual memory essentially combines your computer’s memory with temporary space on your hard drive. When you run low on physical memory, virtual memory moves data from RAM to a space called a paging file. Moving data to and from the paging file frees up RAM to complete its work. However, if your computer has to use virtual memory often, it could lead to a slow computer. read more

9 Free Ways to Fix a Slow Computer

So, your computer is running slow and it is really starting to get on your nerves. This can be a very frustrating situation if you are trying to get important work done. If you are able to, it is definitely worth setting a few minutes aside to try to fix your slow PC. In this guide, we take a look a 9 Free ways to fix a slow computer.

1) Defragment the Hard Drive

This is one of the easiest things you can do to regain some speed. If the hard drive is fragmented, it can lead to poor performance. To defrag, simply open up “my computer” and right click on the drive you wish to defragment. Then, click properties, click tools, and click defragment now. Just follow the instructions from here in Windows. In Windows 7, 8 and 10, you can have Windows automatically defrag your drive based on a schedule. Important note: If you have an SSD, you won’t want to defragment your hard drive. read more

Five Reasons Why Your Laptop Is Slow And Solutions To Fix It

A laptop is an important tool for students and workers. It’s a handy computer that you can conveniently bring with you to school or the office. However, your laptop may have issues that cause it to slow down or worse, malfunction. Most devices are expected to slow down after a few years but there may be underlying issues that aren’t so commonly known.

In order to get to the bottom of it, here are some reasons why your computer isn’t running the way it used to — plus simple-to-do solutions on how you can fix them: read more

Speeding Up a Computer that Boots Slow

Do you find yourself sitting around for a long time waiting for your PC to boot? It can be pretty annoying dealing with a computer that boots slow. This is especially true if you are constantly on the move and it is your laptop that is booting slow. In this guide, we look at a few ways you can speed up your computer’s boot times.

Cut Back on the Number of Programs/Services that Auto-Start

If you have had your computer for awhile, there is a good chance that you have installed a ton of programs and services that are now auto-starting when Windows starts. One quick way to improve your boot times is to stop these programs and services from automatically starting. I am sure you can find quite a few programs that you just don’t use all the time. You can use MSConfig to disable these programs and services. To access MSConfig, simply click the start button and type “MSconfig” into the search box and click enter. This will bring up the System Configuration Manager. From here, you can disable the programs you don’t need right when Windows starts. You can view a more in depth guide on doing this here. read more