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Nothing hinders productivity like a slow laptop or computer. In fact, a recent study found that Americans spend an average of two hours per week waiting on their slow computers and laptops. Don’t waste another second waiting on your slow, malfunctioning computer! Use the following steps to troubleshoot and fix a slow computer.
Whether you are using a macbook or a PC,the following tips will help you solve slow laptop problem
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6 simple ways to fix a slow laptop
1. Uninstall Old or Unused Programs
If you have any old unused programs you need to uninstall them. On windows go to “Start””Control panel”->”Program and Features”. then select the program you want to uninstall. On Mac computers, you can simply drag and drop programs from your “Applications” folder into your “Trash” folder.
2. Update Your Software
Make sure you are using the latest software. An outdated software can cause your laptop to respond slowly
3. Upgrade Your Hard Drive
In most cases, hard drive is the root cause of this problem. If your hard drive is almost full, clear some files and also defragment the large drives. If the computer is still responding slowly upgrade your drive. You can also consult expert tech about installing an SSD which is much faster
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4. Upgrade Your RAM
If you are running out of RAM, it is time to upgrade. Faster RAM increases communication speed with the processor and also decreases load time. Wefix Tech can help you upgrade your RAM at an affordable cost
5. Check for Malware
Ensure your computer performance is not being compromised by malware. To check for malware scan your PC with an anti-virus software such as AVG, Mcfee or Avira.
6. Contact a Troubleshooting Service
If you try all the above and you are still experiencing the problem, contact Wefix Tech for Free diagnostics and Repair. Wefix Tech technicians have experience repairing laptops and computers of all makes and models from Apple, Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Dell and many more.