How to make my computer go faster?

How Can I Make My Computer Go Faster?

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  Over time, you might find that your computer simply isn't going fast enough for your needs. The reasons for this may range from the load you put on the computer hardware to the age of the computer. There are, however, several strategies you can use to make your computer go faster. Software Work A good deal of speeding up a computer involves the software. Consider going through software you don't use and remove it from your computer. You can also use specific software such as a disk defragmenter to reorganize and optimize your hard drive, making it go faster as a result (see Resources). Hardware Upgrading If your hardware is lacking in power in comparison to younger models, consider upgrading it. Typically, upgrading RAM chips is a relatively cheap process that can significantly increase the speed of your computer. You may also elect to upgrade your motherboard, processor, hard drive or video/sound cards. All of these will greatly increase your computer speed. Overclocking For a more daring individual, a process known as overclocking is available to speed up computers. Overclocking is the act of modifying a computer's hardware to make it perform at levels higher then what the manufacturers set it. A warning, however: Only do this if you know what you're doing, as one misstep may result in you ruining your entire computer. Deleting the Cache On every computer, there exists a section called a cache. The cache stores files that are created by websites to help them download faster, but don't necessarily do anything else. Most Internet browsers allow you to delete the cache from within the browser's preferences section, allowing more space to be freed up. In case of Internet Explorer, you can delete the cache manually by deleting the contents of "Temporary Internet Files" on your computer. Using Faster Programs Many popular programs, such as Norton Utilities, tend to be resource hogs. They take up more computer resources than other programs that do the same tasks. Consider doing your research and seeing which programs you use take up the most memory. Once you have discovered those programs, find alternative programs that you can use that take up less resources for your computer. Deleting Temporary Files Temporary files are similar to the Internet cache, but unlike the Internet files, the temporary files are files created by programs in order to expedite gaming speed. They too can slow down the computer, as well as hog memory. You can have Windows delete it through its settings, or manually delete the contents of the file yourself.