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In today's fast-paced world, a slow laptop can ruin your productivity and waste your time. You don't always need to buy a new computer! You can make your old system run like new with a few simple tweaks.

Here are the best tips to boost your PC performance instantly.

1. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs

When you turn on your laptop, many apps start running automatically in the background. This consumes your RAM and slows down the boot time.

• How to do it: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Go to the 'Startup' tab and 'Disable' the apps you don't need immediately.

2. Clean Out Temporary Files

Your system collects "junk" files over time, which clogs up the memory and slows down processing speed.

• How to do it: Press Windows + R, type temp, %temp%, and prefetch (one by one). Select all files and delete them.

3. Enable 'Storage Sense'

Windows 10 and 11 have a built-in feature called Storage Sense that automatically deletes unnecessary files and empties your recycle bin.

• How to do it: Go to Settings > System > Storage and toggle 'Storage Sense' to On.

4. Upgrade to an SSD (The Best Solution)

If your laptop is very old and slow, replacing your traditional HDD with an SSD (Solid State Drive) is the biggest upgrade you can make. It can make your computer up to 10 times faster.

5. Defragment Your Hard Drive

Organizing the data on your hard drive helps the system find files faster.

• How to do it: Type 'Defragment and Optimize Drives' in the Windows search bar and run the optimization for your drives.

6. Adjust for Best Performance

Windows uses fancy animations and visual effects that drain system resources. Turning them off can make the interface feel much snappier.

• How to do it: Search for 'View advanced system settings', go to the Performance Settings, and select 'Adjust for best performance'.

7. Switch from Chrome to Edge or Brave

Google Chrome is known for using a lot of RAM. In 2026, browsers like Microsoft Edge or Brave are more optimized, faster, and better for your battery life.

8. Update Windows and Drivers

Outdated software can cause bugs and lag. Always keep your Windows and hardware drivers (especially Graphics drivers) updated.

• How to do it: Go to Settings > Windows Update and click 'Check for updates'.

9. Scan for Malware and Viruses

Hidden viruses or malware can run heavy processes in the background without you knowing. Use Windows Defender to run a full system scan regularly.

10. Add More RAM

If you multitask with heavy software (like Video Editing or Gaming), increasing your RAM (e.g., from 8GB to 16GB) will provide a massive boost in smoothness.