These days, more and more people are starting to realize just how badly their computer can end up running after a few months of use. Unless you get yourself a top-end laptop or computer, there’s a chance that you’re probably going to end up with a slow and sluggish PC after a few months of use. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this from happening and it doesn’t need to be a problem that faces everyone.
In fact, you could potentially prevent this from happening in the first place and keep your PC operating smoothly. With some healthy PC management habits, you could easily look after your computer and keep it running great for longer.
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Clear out files that you no longer need
A common bad habit that people have is forgetting to clear out downloaded files and unneeded programs that they don’t use anymore. For example, they might end up with loads of setup files from programs they’ve installed, or large files that they’ve simply forgotten about. Using a tool like Clean My Mac can be a quick and simple way to get rid of most of these problems. However, it’s still a good idea to practice better file management and clear out any unwanted clutter by yourself. This will ensure that you have plenty of space on your hard drive and will prevent old and unnecessary programs from taking up system resources when they’re not being used.
Looking after your computer hardware
While it won’t necessarily affect the performance of your computer, you can still ensure a smooth experience when using your PC or laptop by taking good care of your hardware. This could be anything from looking after your keyboard to ensure it functions correctly or taking better care of your mouse so that you don’t get clicking issues or end up with a non-functioning mouse wheel. It’s also a good idea to start protecting computer hardware by clearing out any dust in your PC on a regular basis, and ensuring that you have a proper fan configuration so that all of the excess dust is pushed out of your computer.
Disable startup programs when they’re not needed
When you install programs, there’s a chance that they might be set to run automatically as soon as your PC starts. This can take up system resources and will generally run forever, even if you don’t need them. Thankfully, there are ways to stop programs from launching on startup. This achieves two things; it ensures that they don’t take up resources while your PC is running, and it also helps your computer startup faster because there are fewer things to load when Windows boots. This can make your computer feel a lot more responsive and it’ll also mean fewer resources used. If you’ve had your PC or laptop for a really long time and have installed lots of programs, then this can be one of the best ways to speed up your PC and help it run a lot smoother.