Is your laptop slow? Here’s how to fix it in no time

Has your laptop become so slow that even opening a simple website seems to take forever? You’re not the only one! It can be pretty frustrating when your device no longer performs like you’re used to. But before you consider buying a new laptop or throwing it through the window out of frustration, know that there are simple ways to make your laptop faster again. In this blog, you’ll discover handy tips and tricks to fix your slow laptop in no time.

In this blog you will find the following topics:

• Why is your laptop getting slower?
• Quick Steps
• Making room for speed
• prevention is better than cure

Why is your laptop getting slower?

Before you get started on making your laptop faster, it’s smart to take a look at where things are going wrong. Because yes, even laptops have their own “problem areas.” One of the biggest culprits? Big programs that completely overload your laptop. When you run multiple heavy programs at once, your CPU – aka your processor – takes a beating. Think of a busy chef who has to operate five pans at once. In addition, your storage space also plays a big role. Do you have an overflowing hard drive? Then your laptop becomes even more stressed. There is simply too little space to function properly. Your processor has to fight for breathing room, and that causes everything to slow down.

Lastly, outdated software can cause heavy programs to boot up even slower. The outdated software is simply not optimized for running the programs. But don’t panic, there is still hope for your lovely laptop!

Simple steps

Before we dive into the more complicated tricks, here are a few quick steps you can perform in just a few minutes. First, restart your laptop completely. Yes, I know, it sounds simple, but it closes all those programs, tabs and processes that are running your CPU overtime. Of course, don’t forget to save your important files first, otherwise it will be a very long day at the office!

After that, it’s time to do some cleaning up. Remove all programs and software that you no longer use or need anyway. Your CPU will thank you for the extra breathing room! Last but not least, check for updates to your programs and software. Yes, it may take a while, but you’ll notice the difference right away – and so will your laptop!

Making room for speed

If you have been using your laptop extensively for a while, chances are that your storage space is so full that your laptop becomes overloaded, this is what the specialists in our stores often see.

Start by deleting old files, unused downloads, and that endless collection of photos and videos you never watch again anyway. Of course, you can also move them to the cloud or an external hard drive to give your laptop its deserved breathing room. And don’t forget that collection of shortcuts on your desktop; the less clutter your laptop has to deal with, the faster it will work. Normally this is a lot of work, luckily there are countless extensions online that collect all the clutter for you in one place and all you have to do is press delete.

In short, a tidy laptop is a happy laptop!

Prevention is better than cure

Now that you’ve given your laptop some breathing room again, it’s time to make sure you don’t run into the same problem every few months. Start with a good virus scanner and always keep your firewall enabled. It’s not only to protect yourself from viruses, but also to keep out harmful programs that slow down your laptop. And let’s face it, it’s better to invest some time in prevention than to have to fix everything afterwards, right?

Is your laptop still as slow as a turtle after following these steps? Then wait to buy a new one and ask one of our specialists for free advice. At ThePhoneLab we breathe new life into your device, make an appointment at one of our stores near you soon!