1. Clean up your disk storage: Uninstall any unnecessary programs, clear out your Downloads folder, delete temporary files and update programs.
2. Update your system: Make sure you’re running the latest version of Windows and any software or drivers.
3. Disable non-essential startup programs: Go to Task Manager and disable or delay unnecessary startup items that don’t need to run.
4. Run a virus scan: Routinely scan your computer for viruses, spyware, and other malicious programs.
5. Manage your browser extensions: If you use a web browser, disable or uninstall extensions that you don’t need.
6. Adjust your power settings: Set your computer’s power plan to “High Performance” mode to boost performance slightly.
7. Run disk defragmentation: This process rearranges fragmented file data on your hard drive to optimize access speed.
8. Overclock your CPU: If your processor is powerful enough, you can overclock it — although this can be risky if done improperly.
9. Upgrade hardware: If none of the above solutions work, you may need to consider upgrading your hardware.