Are there any advanced techniques I can use to speed up my PC?

Yes, there are many advanced techniques you can use to speed up your PC. A few of them include disabling unnecessary startup programs, adding more RAM, updating outdated device drivers, optimizing your internet connection, running regular system scans for malware, uninstalling unused programs, and defragmenting your hard drive. Additionally, you can also consider changing out your hard drive for an SSD or implementing an overclock if applicable.