5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE WORK SMOOTHLY

Don't settle for slower startup speeds and sluggish programs just because your computer isn't brand new. These 5 tips will keep your Windows computer running smoothly, just like on day one.

Everyone appreciates having a brand new computer. Why? Because when you turn it on and launch any apps or programs, they respond quickly.

However, as soon as you start to download more apps, install games, and create documents, you probably notice that Windows launching always takes longer.

The good news is that your Windows 10 PC doesn't have to be sluggish. By following a few simple steps, you should be able to keep your computer looking like new for a long time. Here are the top 5 practices that I put in place to preserve the performance of my computer.

Free up disk space

If your computer's hard drive is almost full, you will surely notice that each task is running slowly because resources are dwindling. Windows 10 has a really efficient built-in app that allows you to easily clean that hard drive.

Click the button Start menu, scroll to the bottom to find Administrative Tools Windows and select Disk Cleanup. Follow the instructions to delete junk files, which will free up space immediately.

Uninstall apps you no longer use

It's like sorting through your closet: get rid of what you haven't used in a year.

In Windows 10, start by opening Control Panel then find Programs and select Uninstall a program. This sorting can have a huge positive impact on your computer's speed, since these programs sometimes include background processes, auto start entries, and fairly resource-intensive system services.

Uninstalling unused apps will also improve system security. Applications like Java for example, whose earlier versions are known to present security risks, not only use system resources, but also leave the door open for hackers. 

Remove apps that consume too many resources

Your computer may be slow because one or more applications are consuming more resources than necessary. For example, an application could experience a memory leak and use up a large portion of the memory, significantly slowing down your computer's performance.

To find out which apps are potentially problematic, open Task Manager. Click the Processor, Memory, and Disk headers to sort the list items according to the resources used so that the applications consuming the most resources appear first in the list.

If an application is using an excessive amount of system resources, you can close it. If it does not close on its own, select it and click Close Application to force shutdown.

You can also prevent these applications from automatically launching when your computer starts up.

Click on Start and turn off the apps you don't need to have at hand every time you log in. Windows tells you which applications slow down the startup process the most, so you can make an informed choice.

Make sure your antivirus doesn't slow down your system

How does your antivirus program impact your computer's system performance? As mentioned earlier, you want to avoid apps that slow down your computer by consuming too much resources.

Unfortunately, compared to free or premium offerings from security companies, Windows 10's default security software can significantly affect your computer's performance. When Windows 10 starts up, Windows Defender automatically activates if an incompatible antivirus program is detected or if no antivirus is detected at all. Windows also recommends that users uninstall their active antivirus to enable Windows Defender instead.

So, to make your computer run properly without slowing it use the best antivirus software that also fights with threats and keep your device safe.

But beware of the safety instructions coming from your computer's operating system.

These suggestions may seem more appropriate at the time, but you may face less protection. And in reality, downloading third-party security software doesn't take that long, and it can give you not only better protection but also better performance.

There are many other possibilities available to you, it is in your best interest to explore them.

We advise you to:

1. Check the scores of the antivirus software that interests you in the tests of organizations.

2. Understand the features provided and included in the product,

3. Compare prices. 

Reset your computer

Newer versions of Windows, like Windows 10, simplify the reset process and give your computer a new boost.

To reset Windows, all you need to do is type Reset your PC in the Windows search box. This functionality is built-in and is equivalent to reinstalling Windows.

It will erase the programs and system settings installed on your computer but keep the files in their place. (Make sure you've selected the correct option:  Keep my files.)

You now know the top 5 tips that I use (and repeat if necessary) to keep my Windows 10 computer at its best. If you have any additional tips, please share them in the comments section below. I would love to read them and try them out for myself.