Quick ways to solve your slow computer problems.
Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk thinking “why is my computer running so slowly?” It always seems to happen during stressful or busy periods too. For example, you might have an urgent report to pull together and submit. Maybe you need to make a short notice online booking or reservation. Perhaps a client is urgently waiting on an email from you. In all these situations, a slow running computer is the last thing you need.
In many cases, there’s a simple reason for the slow running; poor computer maintenance.
To explain and put the problem into perspective, think of a car. To get the best from a car, you have to look after it. You must often check and top up the oil and fluid levels and make sure it’s regularly serviced. Not doing so will lead to the car performing badly, maybe even breaking down.
It’s exactly the same with a computer. It doesn’t matter if they’re large or small, desktops or servers. They need to be maintained. It doesn’t take long for the inside to become very dusty and dirty. The operating system software eventually becomes bloated with the build up of useless temporary and permanent data. Both examples contribute to poor performance.
Fortunately, the solution is simple and there’s something you can do about it right now. Invest time in computer housekeeping!
Inspect and clean the inside of your desktop or server. Use a duster and compressed air to get rid of the dust and dirt (carefully!). Make sure the operating system is regularly maintained and temporary files and caches are deleted. Remove unused programmes. Delete files and folders that you no longer need. Finally, run the hard disk defragmentation software. Further great tips can be found here
Such simple steps can make a surprising difference to the speed of your computer. When performed regularly, they can also save you time and frustration at a later date.
If your business could use some help with computer maintenance or general IT support, give us a call on 01494 857572 or via our contact form. Our professional staff with proven track records in first class IT support and customer service will be delighted to discuss your options.
