How to Cope with a Slow Running Laptop
A slow running laptop can be incredibly frustrating. If you’re using your laptop for business,
you really can’t afford to work with a system that takes ages to load. If you don't have a
department in house responsible for IT Support, there are ways you can solve a laptop that
is under performing yourself. By following our top tips below, you’ll find some helpful ways
to manage a laptop which is working at reduced speed, before needing to call an expert.
Update your Software
One of the biggest reasons for a slow running computer is that you’re working on outdated
software. When software is updated it’s often to improve problems or glitches in the
current system, but it can also be to fix any bugs that have occurred, meaning that if you’re
working off old software, you’re still likely to be faced by all these problems. If possible,
check the box that suggests automatic updates, so that you don’t have to worry about going
back and updating your software every week.
Check for Viruses
One of the most important things you should do when your computer is running slowly is to
run a full anti-virus and malware search. Ideally, you should run a virus search weekly, to
avoid the potentially devastating impact of a virus which can cause loss of data, and greatly
impact the run-speed of your computer. Usually you can set up periodic scans with your
anti-virus software, so aim to do this and give yourself the peace of mind you’re protected.
Limit your Cookies and Cache
When you visit a new site, you’ll be alerted to the fact the website is collecting information
on you through their cookies, including browsing history and personal information. Each
time you visit a web page, your browser stores or ‘caches’ information about the site in your
Temporary Internet file. These files, over time, can build up, causing an unnecessary backlog
of information in your browser. By regularly clearing your cache, you will clear up valuable
space on your disk an