How Do I Make My PC Faster?

You know how frustrating it can be to wait on a slow computer. Especially when you're surfing the web or trying to work with your software. I've got some tips to help you solve your sluggish computer problem.
In this article, I'm going to discuss reasons why your computer might be running slower than you'd like and some steps you can take to solve the problems. These possible solutions are simple and easy to perform. Anyone with a little computer savvy and common sense can do these tasks. Below are several reasons why your computer may be running slow and actions to take to try to solve the problem.

Reason #1: Too many Programs Running at Once. This may sound like a no-brainer, but when you're busy working on your computer, you may not realize just how many programs you have active. To solve this problem the answer is to close the programs you're currently not using. If you need some web pages for the work you're doing, you could save it and/or print the pages you need to free up more space.

Reason #2: Your computer is more than three years old. Technology, as you know, is constantly evolving and improving. If you purchased your computer more than three years ago, there's a good chance that it's getting a little out of date. Sorry. That's just the way technology is. But, take heart, there are solutions for your aging computer. It's entirely feasible to upgrade the hard drive and RAM on your current computer. New cards can be purchased and easily installed. You can have a like-new computer for much less than buying a new one. I offer a guide later in this article which will help you with this installation.

Reason #3: Your Computer Needs Defragmented. Over time you install and uninstall dozens of programs on your computer. As this process is being done, gaps in your hard drive develop because these programs don't always fill or vacate your hard drive correctly. These "gaps", when there are many of them, cause your computer to run slowly. The solution is to run the defragmenting program included in your computer operating system. If you run a search for "defragment" or look in the "Help" section for your PC, you will receive detailed instructions on how to perform this task.

Another tip is when you install a new program or software on your PC, always restart it. Then check your computer's performance after the install to make sure that installing that newest software didn't cause a slowdown in your performance.