8 Ways to Speed up Your Computer

1. Free up Disk Space
   Empty out your hard drive; when it is nearly full it has to search through more information to perform tasks

2. Run Disk Defragmenter
   Hard drive can become fragmented due to repeatedly adding information to it and erasing it. This can create virtual holes in the hard drive where there is no information. To do a disk defragmentation, go to: "My Computer > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter"

3. Run Error Check
   Bad sectors can appear on your hard drive after prolonged use, corrupting files or making it impossible to write information to your drive. To run an error check, go to: "My Coumputer > Properties > Tools > Check Now > Check Disk"

4. Remove Spyware
   Spyware can slow down the performance of your computer. It allows websites and hackers to gain access to your information

5. Upgrade your PC's Memory
   Memory (RAM) is used by programs to write temporary information to your computer. It makes it easier for them to access certain bits of information without having to start from scratch every time. Upgrading your RAM can improve the performance of your computer.

6. Uninstall Unused Programs
   Unused programs take up room and some of them have background processes that slows your computer

7. Antivirus
   Run a good antivirus software such as Avast! to make sure there are no viruses affecting the operation of your computer

8. Software Updates
   Make sure all computer software is up to date especially your operating system. Updates boost computer performance by sorting out bugs that can slow it down