Laptop performance
Slower PC performance is to be expected with time, especially after years of continuous use. It can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from an overburdened hard drive to a complete hardware breakdown. Most non-technical consumers can usually restore their machine's optimal performance with a few simple tweaks they can conduct at home. Although we at Red Fusion are experts in computer repairs, we are bringing you some tips and tricks you could try boosting your laptop performance before you bring your PC to our store for service.
1. Space on Disc C - The most common cause of computer slowdown is a lack of free space on the hard disk. Why do we require free hard drive space? Hard disks, in general, require vacant space for virtual memory. As a result of doing more operations, the RAM becomes overburdened, and future jobs are automatically used up by free space in hard drives (i.e., memory shifting), leaving no free space on the hard disk.
2. Temporary files - You have the option of deleting part or all of the temporary files. Getting rid of these will free up room for other files and data. It's worth noting that you might not be able to erase transient files if the software is still running. This process will significantly speed up your laptop, and you should consider performing it once a week.
3. Use device optimization programs - Device optimization apps, such as those included with many antivirus programs, make cleaning and speeding up your PC a breeze. These tools, for example, can monitor your device's memory consumption by recognizing apps that use too much memory and resources and providing a list of apps to close.
4. Defragmentation – Simple as this, when you save a file, the computer stores the data in a random location on the hard disk. As a result, retrieving files is challenging for the CPU. We use the defragmentation technique to solve this problem. This operation gathers all of the data fragments scattered over your hard disk and reassembles them for easy data extraction by the processor.
5. Browser extensions – Having speed troubles with your browser? it's possible that you're using too many extensions at the same time. Removing unnecessary extensions from your computer saves memory and improves overall efficiency. If you're using Google Chrome, select "Delete from Chrome" from the context menu when right-clicking on the extension icon you want to remove. Also, our advice is to uninstall any extensions that you don’t recognize since it may be a malware infiltrated in your system.
6. Search indexing - Windows PCs preserve an up-to-date index of all of your disks to help you find the data and programs you need as quickly as possible. Building this index, ironically, consumes system resources (particularly on low-powered PCs) and can cause your computer to slow down. However, search indexing can be turned off or tweaked at any time.
We hope these these basic tips can help you in speeding up your PC even a bit. If the problem persists, Red Fusion computer service might be a best solution for you, so don’t hesitate, contact our experts today and enjoy the speed of your laptop!