Is your team struggling to be productive because their computers are slow and sluggish?

This can?hurt your business's bottom line.

Hold off on replacing those expensive machines just yet! Here are some ways to squeeze more performance out of your Windows 10 and 11 PCs:

Simple Restart Does Wonders

We know, we know - you've heard this a million times. But a simple restart? can work wonders. It clears out? background processes, applications, and memory data that can bog down your computer, especially if it's been running for a long time.

Stop Unnecessary Startup Apps

Many programs love to set themselves to start automatically when you boot up Windows. This can slow things down.?To?speed up your startup time,? disable programs you don't need at startup:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on "Apps".
3. Select "Startup".
4. Sort by "Startup impact" to see which apps are slowing you down the most.
5. Turn off the toggle switch for any programs you don't use right away.
6. Restart your computer.

Turn Off Restartable Apps

Windows 11 has a feature that? remembers and reopens certain apps when you reboot. This can be handy, but it can also slow things down. To turn this feature off:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on "Accounts".
3. Go to "Sign-in options".
4. Turn off the toggle switch for "Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in".

Disabling this can give your computer a nice speed boost, especially if you have a lot of programs you don't use regularly.

Clean Out Unused Programs

Unused programs are like clutter in your house - they take up space and slow things down. Here's how to get rid of them:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on "Apps".
3. Select "Installed apps".
4. Choose the program you want to uninstall and click "Uninstall".
5. Follow any on-screen instructions.

By removing programs you don't need, you'll free up space and resources for better performance.

Be Careful What You Install

Poorly designed or outdated applications can? seriously slow down your computer.

Stick to reputable apps, preferably from the Microsoft Store,? because they're reviewed for both security and performance.? Do some research online before installing any software to see what other users' experiences have been.

Optimise Before You Upgrade

It's always worth trying to optimise your existing computers before you spend money on new ones.? If you don't have the time to do all this yourself, consider getting a professional to check over your computers and network for other hidden issues.

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