Tech
By all means, move at a glacial pace.
On Macs, its that rainbow swirly cursor that eventually gives way to app Not Responding on the regular.
If youre a PC user, you might be arch nemeses with the retro hourglass cursor or theblue circle.
But even before that icon pops up, you probably know that your setup is running slowly.
The age-old question Why is my computer so slow?
is one that many assume is left up to the whim of the computer gods.
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The Experts
Carmen Zlateffleads the Windows User Experience team.
Veronica Esbonais the president ofInGear Public Relations, a communications agency specializing in consumer technology.
Why Is My Computer So Slow?
When assessing this issue, youll first want to run a few diagnostic tests.
Storage
Esbona recommends checking on your devices storage first.
You might be surprised by how much that speeds things up.
Here, youll see a full list of applications and processes currently running, and can quit them accordingly.
end the ones you dont need.
On PC, click Update and Security, then Check for updates.
How Do I Clear Space On My Computer?
If youre using Windows, Zlateff recommends using theStorage Sensefeature to manage your drive space.
One of the easiest ways to clear storage off of your machine is through the Cloud.
For PC users, Zlateff recommendsMicrosoft OneDrive.
Some other services that work for most devices areDropBoxandGoogle Drive.
Feel a bit skeptical about storing all of your precious files in the vague, almighty cloud?
you might always opt for something more physical.
How Do I Get Rid Of Malware On My Computer?
For Windows users, Zlateff recommendsMicrosoft Defender, a built-in antivirus program in Windows 10 and 11.
Apples iOS also regularly provides security updates.
So, to keep your defenses strong, Zlateff recommends turning on automatic security updates.
If All Else Fails…
It may be time to consider investing in a new, modern computer, says Zlateff.
This article was originally published onMarch 24, 2022
