Tips to Optimizing Your Computer Performance

Cyreug    1/14/2020    PC   

Is your computer noticeably slow? If so, this obviously inhibits productivity in working, completing tasks, and surfing the virtual world.

It seems that the old computer also has to return like 'new' in its performance. To achieve such performance, here are some tips from Opera that can restore the 'freshness' of our computer as formerly. Before heading to the discussion, it is good to read also How to Take Care of Your Computer Properly.

Tips to Optimizing Your Computer Performance

1. Set up the Desktop

A desktop screen full of files makes things hard to find and mess. Create a new folder for files on your desktop, and also create a folder for those files that are not frequently opened.

This will clean up your desktop while keeping files that are still useful until you have time to sort through the files.

2. Move large files to an external Hard Drive

To have your computer's built-in hard drive not too much to be hurt by existing files, it's a good idea to move it to an external hard drive.

In addition to creating a built-in hard drive can 'breathe,' from the security side will also be more useful if your computer is experiencing unwanted things.

3. Clean Multimedia

Do you have a list of movies you like and keep watching many times in existing files? If not, it is time to discard the film than to be immersed in a linger on the computer.

4. Support for browsers

With Opera's Web browser compression technology, Opera Turbo, you can load Web pages up to five times faster than other browsers.

If you're stuck on a slow connection, get out of a busy WiFi area, use a 3G card or a laptop connected with your phone, and activate turbo mode to keep your browsing intensity on the rise.

5. Distribute Email

If you do not store the trash in the house, then do not keep it in your e-mail inbox box. To discard it, start with a very old e-mail, and that is no longer relevant at this time. Don't forget to try looking in your inbox for an outdated newsletter.

6. Set up the Disk

Disk fragmentation is one of the most common reasons that cause slow performance on the computer. In Windows, click the Start button and then go to All Programs > Accessories > System Tools on the old Windows version.

In Windows 8, click Search, go to Defragment, and then go to Settings > Defragment and optimize the computer drive.

7. Remove the Autostart Program

To start the program, you want only, use the Start menu in Windows Vista and type 'msconfig' for Windows 7. Open the program link msconfig.exe, where you can add the program autostart.

In Windows 8, click Ctrl + Shift + ESC to open the Task Manager, select the Startup tab, and deactivate any item you don't want to start automatically. Mac users can go to System Preferences > Users & Groups/Accounts > Login Items to remove the program.

8. Scan Virus/Malware

If you're an Opera user, add a WOT (Web Of Trust) and Ghostery extension. WOT uses traffic light systems to assess the trust of the websites you visit, and Ghostery detects tracking and web bugs. Also, consider running anti-virus software and scan your computer for malware.

9. Clean Temporary Files

In the downloaded file on your computer or the folder of the temporary files, delete the files that are no longer necessary. You can also delete all the temporary files in the browser.

If you're using Opera, just select Delete private data (the second option under ' Tools '), and it will show you what to do next, including cookies, browsing history, or the entire cache. Consider storing your tabs and passwords for quick browsing.

10. Clean the physical computer

Use the right cleanser to look like new again. If you have a computer not used for more than a few months, it's time to clean the inside of the machine.

Open and clean the dust in the interior part using the air compress cans carefully, especially in the part of the fan and heat sink over the processor. Remember not to touch the internal part.

That's 10 tips from Cyreug to maximize your computer's performance. If any extras or suggestions, please type in the comments field, hopefully useful.