How to speed up your PC

Are you sure that you're getting the very best performance out of your PC? Windows PCs typically slow down as applications are installed and used. Whether you are surfing the internet, playing games or anything else, hard drives fill with temporary files that do not always get removed when no longer needed. Whether you're running Windows Vista, 7 or 8 try these tips to give your PC a little extra speed. 

1. Limit how many programs run at startup to free up resources 

Disable task bar programs and processes from automatically loading with Windows. To access it, go to Start > Run > type in “MSCONFIG” and click OK. If you do not know what a process does, search its name. Do not disable processes if you are unsure, as some processes are necessary for your computer to function normally.

2. Clean your hard drive

The more you use your PC, the more programs you use and the more services you're running. Closing a program doesn't always close the service. You should also make a habit of cleaning your hard disk to remove temporary files, emptying the Recycle Bin, and getting rid of system files you don't need any more.

3. Run defragment on all hard drives

Use the defragmenter to clean up fragmented files and consolidate free space on the HDD drive. Defragmentation should be done at least once per week or more often if the PC is used heavily.

Warning: Defragmenting an SSD (Solid State Drive) will yield no performance gains, and can actually damage the SSD.

If these few tips doesn't solve your PC speed problem then you might consider upgrading your processor and RAM memory.