The following helps to show you the top ways of best increasing your windows OS performance:
1.Built In Security Tools:Most windows 8 users are ignorant of 2 security programs provided free by Microsoft.Windows defender and windows firewall can give your computer the security it deserves,even without installing and incurring more costs on third party antivirus software that will eventually slow down your computer .With Windows Defender,you can scan your computer for viruses and malware,and it is common knowledge that viruses slow down your systems performance.
Windows Firewall on the other hand helps protect your computer from unauthorized access particularly when using public networks and helps stop unauthorized programs from running in your computer.
To access Win defender /firewall
a)go to Win 8 search
b)type windows defender /windows firewall
c)click to open it
2.Up-To-Date:
Keeping your windows 8 Operating System and programs updated is a great way to increase pc speeds.Your browsers are essential programs.To keep them in their fast mode ensure you keep them updated also.To change the default win 8 update to auto update go to
a)go to win 8 search
b)type windows update and click to open it
c)choose the update option you want. Auto-update is recommended
3.Task Manager:
This is a crucial tool Most users experience computers that are said to "hang" and others become excessively slow This tool is there to assist you.To access it,
a)Type CTRL-ALT-DEL and choose task manager. This is advisable when your computer is not responding at all
b)Right click on the taskbar and select task manager.
c)On Win search,type task manager and click to open,
Once in task manager,you can easily disable programs that are slowing your computer or programs that are just running and you do not need them
4.Start-Up Applications:
These are programs that are started every time your computer starts Its good practice to have fewer and fewer programs starting every time you boot your computer To disable programs not crucial to your systems boot-up,go to startup tool.
In your task manager,select start-up and the startup tool will open up In windows 7 ,open run and type ms-config to view the windows 7 version Be careful to disable only programs that are not necessary.
5.Recycle Bin:
Always remember to empty the recycle bin It is a good practice to help keep your computer performing optimally.