Is your laptop slow? If your answer is Yes, then by the end of this blog, you will be able to speed up your laptop like a new one. Nothing kills productivity more than a sluggish laptop. 

You wake up in the morning with full energy, open your laptop and you see it freeze every time you start working on something important.

This problem becomes even bigger when you are working on things like video editing or other high performance tasks.

A slow laptop does not mean you need to buy a new one. If you follow the 5 ways discussed in the blog below, you will be able to speed up your laptop like a new one in no time.

Way #1: Remove the Invisible Background Apps

Next time you start your laptop, check how many other apps are opening. We call these apps startup apps. They work in the background and launch automatically when you turn the computer on.

I want you to check these startup apps and remove or pause them if they are not needed. They require a lot of active RAM.

If you can fix this, I am 100% sure your laptop will be at a better speed than before. It will free up RAM too so you can work on high performance tasks like video editing without any problem. 

Way #2: Uninstall Browser Extensions and Tabs

Do one thing today, open your Chrome browser and check for extensions. If you find unnecessary chrome extensions then remove them from the browser.

These extensions work in the background and make your laptop slower. For instance, if you have SEO extensions or ad blockers installed on your browser, they will actively visit every page and consume RAM.

For most things, try using websites or web apps which require no downloads. I have seen many people who download extensions for little things which are okay initially but not good for the long term.

Way #3: Use a Good System Cleaning Software

Manually you can’t delete all unused files from your system. That’s why you need a good system cleaning software. This software deletes the system’s old junk & cache files.

The most common cleaning software in the market is CCleaner. If you are an Apple user, there are some best CCleaner alternatives for Mac. you can use them.

Some people keep using the same cleaning software for years. Software that does not work properly, but people still use it just for the sake of using. That’s why it is recommended to use a cleaner which works with your operating system.

Way #4: Transfer Heavy Files to the Cloud

There are some important files in your system that you want to keep but you also want to clear storage of your laptop. What you can do in this case is transfer heavy files to the cloud.

The cloud not only keeps your files safe but also accessible. You can access these files from whichever system you are using. For example, if you are an iCloud user, you can access files from any Apple device.

Only keep the most important files in your local system. Transfer useful but non important files to the cloud. This will keep your laptop’s storage free and increase speed.

Way #5: Run Pending OS and App Updates

If you are one of those who just ignore system updates because they take time, then my friend, you are missing something. Most of the time, these updates are useful for the overall health of your laptop. They make apps smoother, faster, and improve the overall speed of your laptop.

Software developers constantly release new versions of apps which reduce CPU load and work faster. 

Also, don’t forget to update the operating system too. Every OS update comes with new updates which makes working experience smoother and reduces CPU load.

Yes, sometimes some updates are bad. I have experienced it personally. I updated to the latest OS and suddenly my laptop started lagging. Later I understood that was because I had very little free storage on the system.

So, ensure you have enough free space before updating. And after the update, if things don’t go well, roll back the update to its previous version. 

Conclusion

If you follow the 5 ways discussed above, then I am 100% sure your laptop will speed up. A slow laptop is the result of our negligence. When we keep ignoring new unwanted clutter on our system, it starts consuming RAM & storage and ultimately makes our system slower.

Every week, set aside 10 minutes and clear your laptop’s storage, turn off startup items, and transfer non important files to the cloud. If you do this well, you will face no problems. Your laptop will work like a new one for years.

So, follow the above ways and let us know in the comments if you face any specific problem.