There are a lot of ways to improve your computer performance. Here is the simple ways and easy, which can help you:
1. Upgrade your RAM
Put your ear to your computer. If you hear the hard drive clunking away when you are not doing much of anything, you probably need more RAM. RAM is cheap and easy to install (push it in with a firm, steady motion) and can significantly speed up your computer.
2. Get a Video Card
Many desktop computers come with "integrated" video. This means that the processor which handles the video is on the motherboard and shares a number of system resources, including memory. Installing a video card, even a cheap $50 (or so) one, will free up your computer's memory and will also give you much faster performance, especially if you are using Windows Vista or 7 or if you use graphically intensive applications.
3. Clean Your Registry
The Registry is a semi-hidden repository of information which Windows uses to keep track of a variety of different things. Over time, it can be filled with a great deal of information which is unnecessary or even harmful. A registry cleaner, which is a piece of software that attempts to remove unnecessary junk from the registry can make a meaningful difference. Well known registry fixes include PC Tools and Symantec's Norton Registry Cleaner
4. Uninstall Unnecessary Software
Take a look at all of the software you have installed and ask yourself: Do I really use this? If not, get rid of it. Not only will you clean up your Start Menu and Desktop, but you'll save disk space, eliminate registry clutter, and possibly eliminate programs that start up automatically and take up system resources.
Although these four tips just scratch the surface of what you can do to speed up your computer, all will make an immediate difference in its performance. Enjoy life in the fast lane!
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