Update Your Operating System and Drivers: Ensure your operating system and drivers are up to date. Updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.

Manage Startup Programs: Disable unnecessary programs from starting up with your computer. This can be done through the Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS).

Disk Cleanup: Regularly clean up your hard drive by deleting temporary files, old downloads, and unnecessary software. This can free up disk space and improve performance.

Defragment Your Hard Drive: If you’re using a traditional hard drive (not SSD), defragmenting it can help organize data for faster access.

Upgrade Hardware: Consider upgrading your hardware components such as RAM, CPU, or storage drive (e.g., upgrading to an SSD) for a significant performance boost.

Close Unnecessary Programs: Close programs and browser tabs that you’re not using to free up system resources.

Adjust Visual Effects: Reduce or disable visual effects in your operating system settings to allocate more resources to performance-critical tasks.

Scan for Malware: Run regular antivirus and antimalware scans to remove any malicious software that may be slowing down your system.

Adjust Power Settings: In your system settings, adjust power settings to prioritize performance over power saving, especially when using resource-intensive applications.

Keep Your System Cool: Ensure your PC doesn’t overheat by keeping it in a well-ventilated area and regularly cleaning dust from fans and vents.

Optimize Browser Performance: Clear your browser cache regularly and disable or remove unnecessary browser extensions. (Speeding Up Your PC)

Use Lightweight Software: Whenever possible, use lightweight alternatives to resource-intensive software.

Limit Background Processes: Disable or limit background processes and services that you don’t need while using your computer.

Enable High-Performance Mode: In some systems, there’s an option to enable high-performance mode, which can increase CPU and GPU performance. (Speeding Up Your PC)

Use ReadyBoost (Windows): If you’re using a Windows PC with a low amount of RAM, you can use ReadyBoost to allocate space on a USB drive for additional virtual memory.