1. Keep your computer and software up to date: Install the latest operating system updates and application updates to keep your system secure and running efficiently.
2. Manage your files: Remove unnecessary files, documents, applications, or programs to free up storage space and speed up your computer’s performance.
3. Clean up your disk space: Use a disk cleanup utility to scan your hard drive for temporary files and delete them.
4. Monitor startup programs: Over time, you may install or uninstall various applications or programs which may affect your computer’s startup time. Use a program like Autoruns to manage the programs which run on startup.
5. Defragment your hard drive: This will help you organize your data in an efficient way and ensure faster reads and writes of data.
6. Check for malware: Use a reliable antivirus program to regularly scan your computer for viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software.
7. Tune up your hardware: If you find that your system is lagging or you are having trouble running certain programs, it may be due to hardware issues. Check for dust buildup in your PC, update drivers, and check for failing components.