Improve Computer Performance

Summary

Use some of the following tips to maintain your Apple or Windows computer.

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Restart your computer

Shut down or restart your computer daily. Restarting your Mac or Windows computer can often resolve minor issues and improve performance.

Restarting your computer clears temporary processes and refreshes system memory (RAM), which is responsible for launching and running programs. The more free RAM, the faster your computer will run.

Computer speed

Limit the number of programs running simultaneously. Running multiple applications at the same time can reduce overall system performance. 

Program or Computer Not Responding

Windows: If a program is not responding, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager. From Task Manager, select the unresponsive application and choose End Task. 
 

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Article ID: 76640
Created
Tue 4/23/19 10:06 AM
Modified
Fri 9/25/26 10:16 AM
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