1. Remove Unwanted Programs: Go to the Control Panel and uninstall any programs that you do not use anymore. Remember to back up important data before uninstalling.
2. Perform Disk Cleanup: Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to delete temporary and system files, as well as other files that are no longer needed.
3. Clear Your Web Browser Cache: Web browsers store webpages, images, and other online media in a cache, which can take up unnecessary space on your hard drive. Regularly clearing the cache will make sure that unnecessary content is removed.
4. Deleting Downloaded Files: It is easy to forget about files you have downloaded, so check your Downloads folder regularly and delete any unnecessary downloaded files.
5. Empty Your Recycle Bin: To clear out your Recycle Bin and permanently remove the files it contains, right-click it and select Empty Recycle Bin from the context menu.