How to optimise your operating system
Today’s operating systems (OS) are more advanced than ever and aim to improve user experience. However, many people aren’t maximising their use and are missing out on smoother and speedier performance. Below, we outline some simple ways to optimise your OS.
Update your operating system and device drivers
Make sure you’re using the latest version of your OS and drivers to gain from performance enhancements and security fixes. You can set your PC to automatically install updates or time them to begin after you end work.
Clean your disk
Windows has a “Disk Clean Up” tool that removes temporary files, system junk, unwanted downloads and other data. Use it to declutter your drive and pin it to the task bar for easy access.
Manage start-up settings
Multiple programs launching simultaneously slows PCs. Reconfigure your OS start-up settings to disable the programs launching that you don’t need instantly when you switch on your device.
Defragment your disk
From time to time, defragmenting your hard drive will reorganise file fragments and increase write and read speeds.
Tweaking power settings
Optimise your OS to suit your usage by picking a power plan that offers a balance between energy efficiency and performance.
Scan for unwanted software
If you have apps that you never use or have inadvertently accepted programs as part of software download, it’s best practise to offload them. This can help free up operating system resources and let your PC perform better.
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