You see that your internet has full connection bars and have already closed several open apps but your computer, smartphone, or browser is still running a little slow.
If this sounds familiar, try this quick easy 1-2 step tip for a boost. This can work on most PCs and smartphones including Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
- Clear cookies/data: You can achieve this from the settings of your browser (or using keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Alt + Del.” This works on most PCs and phones.
- Clear memory: Closing unused apps in the background or unused tabs in your browser can help clear memory. A full restart will give you a fresh start and clear up many issues. This also works on most PCs and phones.
- Remove unused programs: Clean up any unnecessary files or programs from your computer that you don’t use anymore.
- On Windows:
- You can disable unused startup apps. Right-click the task bar and click Task manager → Startup tab. You can disable Internet Explorer 11 if you already use an alternative like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. To do so, go to Settings → Apps → Apps & features → Optional features → select Internet Explorer 11 and choose uninstall.
- You can also try to disable Game Mode. It optimizes performance, but it minimizes multitasking potential since it prioritizes your current window as if its a game for the best gaming experience. You can find it and disable it under Settings or learn more about it here.
- On Mac:
- You can also disable unused startup apps. Under the icon for Apple Menu → System Proferences → Users & Groups → Login Items, you’ll see a list where you can highlight then press the (-) minus icon to remove them.
- You can also disable unused startup apps. Under the icon for Apple Menu → System Proferences → Users & Groups → Login Items, you’ll see a list where you can highlight then press the (-) minus icon to remove them.
With these tips, your PC should be at least a bit faster!
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