How To Speed Up Your PC! (Best setting for Windows!)
Summary
TLDRThis video offers valuable tips and tricks for boosting your PC's performance, making it faster than ever. Learn how to upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD) and increase your RAM for improved speed and multitasking capabilities. Discover easy-to-follow steps for managing startup programs, uninstalling unnecessary apps, adjusting system settings for optimal performance, and cleaning up temporary files. Additionally, the video covers how to perform digital spring cleaning and security checks to ensure a smooth computing experience. For those exploring alternatives, it introduces Linux as a fast, efficient, and customizable operating system option. This guide is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their PC's efficiency without the need for expensive hardware upgrades.
Takeaways
- 💻 Upgrading to an SSD (Solid State Drive) significantly boosts system speed, responsiveness, and reduces boot-up and application launch times.
- 📖 Increasing RAM (Random Access Memory) enhances multitasking capabilities, allowing for smoother operation of resource-intensive applications.
- 🔧 Managing startup programs through Task Manager can significantly decrease boot times and improve overall system efficiency.
- 🛠 Uninstalling unnecessary apps frees up space and resources, leading to a snappier computing experience.
- 💾 Adjusting for best performance by modifying system's visual effects can speed up the computer without upgrading hardware.
- 🔍 Cleaning temporary files and performing disk cleanup routines regularly helps maintain system efficiency and frees up storage space.
- 🛡⚖ Running the Malicious Software Removal Tool and checking for system security can prevent performance issues due to malware.
- 🔎 Deleting old prefetch files can help improve system responsiveness by removing outdated prefetch data.
- 🔨 Using command line tools to check and repair the Windows image can fix system errors and contribute to a more stable performance.
- 📚 Exploring Linux as an alternative operating system might offer increased speed, stability, and customization options for users willing to learn.
Q & A
What are the two key components that can significantly boost a PC's performance?
-The two key components are solid-state drives (SSDs) and random access memory (RAM). Upgrading to an SSD can provide faster data access, quicker file transfers, and overall system responsiveness. Upgrading RAM allows a computer to handle more tasks simultaneously without slowing down.
How can managing startup programs help improve a laptop's boot-up speed?
-Managing startup programs involves disabling unnecessary apps that automatically launch during startup. By identifying and disabling these apps, the laptop can boot up faster without allocating resources to unnecessary programs.
What process is recommended for removing unwanted apps to free up space and improve performance?
-The recommended process is to right-click on the Windows icon, select "Installed Apps," and then scroll through the list to identify apps that are no longer needed. Right-clicking on these apps and selecting "Uninstall" will remove them from the system, freeing up space and potentially improving performance.
How can adjusting the appearance and performance settings in Windows help optimize a PC?
-Users can navigate to the "Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows" settings to either individually turn off certain animations and visual effects or select "Adjust for best performance" to prioritize performance over fancy visuals. This can help the computer shed extra weight and run tasks more efficiently.
What is the purpose of cleaning up temporary files, and how can it be done?
-Cleaning up temporary files can free up space and contribute to a faster, more efficient PC. Users can open the Run window, type "%temp%" and hit Enter, then select and delete all the temporary files. They should also empty the Recycle Bin afterward to fully remove the deleted files.
What is the purpose of the Disk Cleanup utility, and how can it be accessed?
-The Disk Cleanup utility is a digital cleanup wizard that helps free up space and optimize a computer's storage. It can be accessed by opening the Run window, typing "cleanmgr," and hitting Enter. Users can then select the drive to clean and check the boxes next to the types of files they want to delete.
What is the Malicious Software Removal Tool, and how can it help optimize a PC?
-The Malicious Software Removal Tool is a security tool that scans a computer for any malicious software or threats. Running this tool can help keep a system safe and contribute to a smoother, hassle-free computing experience. It can be accessed by opening the Run window, typing "MRT," and hitting Enter.
What is the purpose of cleaning up the Prefetch folder, and how can it be done?
-Cleaning up the Prefetch folder helps clear out the computer's recent activity history, allowing the PC to focus on what's important without getting bogged down by too much history. This can be done by opening the Run window, typing "prefetch," and hitting Enter. Then, users can select everything in the folder, hit the Delete key, and clear out the history.
What command can be used in the Command Prompt to check and clean up the Windows image?
-The command "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth" can be used in the Command Prompt (with administrator privileges) to check the health of the Windows image and potentially fix any issues. This can help ensure smoother and more reliable performance.
What alternative operating system is mentioned as a potential option for those seeking a fast and efficient computing experience?
-Linux is mentioned as a fantastic option for those looking for a fast, efficient, and open-source operating system. While learning Linux can be challenging, the rewards include increased speed, stability, and a plethora of customization options.
Outlines
💻 Boost Your PC's Performance
This segment introduces viewers to effective strategies for enhancing the speed and efficiency of their PCs. It begins by emphasizing the importance of cleaning up the hard drive and optimizing system settings for performance gains. The video then highlights the significant impact of upgrading to Solid State Drives (SSDs) and increasing Random Access Memory (RAM) as key methods to achieve faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and improved overall responsiveness. The process of upgrading to an SSD is likened to giving your computer a new, faster 'brain,' while installing more RAM is presented as a straightforward way to support multitasking and enhance computing experiences for tasks like video editing and gaming. Additionally, the narrative covers practical steps for managing startup programs to reduce boot times, suggesting users to disable unnecessary applications through the Task Manager. It wraps up with advice on uninstalling unused apps and cleaning up temporary files to free up space and improve system performance.
🚀 Advanced PC Optimization Techniques
In this section, the script delves into more sophisticated strategies for optimizing Windows PCs, starting with adjusting appearance and performance settings to prioritize speed over visual effects. It then instructs viewers on cleaning up temporary files and using the Disk Cleanup tool to eliminate unnecessary data, thus freeing up storage space. The video also covers security by recommending a scan with the Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove potential threats and ensure smoother operation. Furthermore, it suggests cleaning the 'prefetch' folder to eliminate historical baggage that might slow down the system. The narrative continues with a command line tip for checking and repairing the Windows image for a more reliable performance. The overarching message is that these advanced steps can significantly contribute to a faster, more efficient PC without the need for hardware upgrades.
🌐 Exploring Linux for Enhanced Performance
The final segment introduces Linux as an alternative operating system for those seeking efficiency, speed, and customization. It portrays Linux as a new dimension of computing, emphasizing its open-source nature and the vibrant community support available through tutorials and forums. The script encourages viewers interested in Linux to view it as an opportunity to learn a 'new language' with rewarding outcomes such as increased speed and stability. It concludes by thanking viewers for their support, encouraging subscriptions to the channel, and indicating a willingness to provide further assistance and tutorials, especially for those new to Linux or seeking to optimize their computing experience further.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡SSD (Solid State Drive)
💡RAM (Random Access Memory)
💡Upgrade Process
💡Startup Programs
💡Disk Cleanup
💡Performance Settings
💡Malicious Software Removal Tool
💡Command Line
💡Linux
💡Digital Cleanup
Highlights
Insider tips and tricks on how to make your PC faster than ever
Investing in SSD and RAM for a significant performance boost
SSD for faster data access times and system responsiveness
RAM upgrade for smoother multitasking and faster data processing
Step-by-step upgrade process for SSD and RAM
Practical tips for speeding up your laptop without hardware upgrades
Managing startup programs to speed up boot time
Uninstalling unnecessary apps to make your PC lighter and snappier
Adjusting appearance and performance settings for speed
Cleaning up temporary files to improve system smoothness
Using disk cleanup to free up space and enhance PC efficiency
Running security scans to remove malware and ensure smoother performance
Cleaning the 'prefetch' folder for better system focus
Command line maintenance for windows image health
Exploring Linux as a fast, efficient, and open-source operating system option
Transcripts
are you tired of your slow and sluggish
PC do you want to boost its performance
and make it run faster than ever before
well you're in luck in this video I'm
going to share some Insider tips and
tricks on how to make your PC faster
than ever from cleaning up your hard
drive to optimizing your system settings
I'll show you step by step how to make
your PC lightning fast so grab a cup of
coffee sit back and get ready to make
your PC
fly now let's dive into the world of
speed and efficiency if you're looking
to supercharge your computing experience
investing in two key components can make
a world of difference solid state drives
or SSD and random access memory or Ram
first off let's talk about SSD a solid
state drive is a type of data storage
device that uses ND based flash memory
to store data unlike traditional hard
disk drives or HDD which rely on
spinning discs SSD have no moving Parts
this means faster data access times
quicker file transfers and a significant
boost in overall system responsiveness
imagine your computer booting up in
seconds and applications launching
almost instantly that's the magic of
SSD now on to Ram the unsung hero of
multitasking random access memory is a
type of computer memory that provides
high-speed data access to a processor
and stores actively used program and
operating system data upgrading your RAM
allows your computer to handle more
tasks simultaneously without slowing
down this is particularly beneficial if
you're into video editing gaming or
running resource intensive applications
more RAM means smoother multitasking
faster data processing and an overall
improved Computing
experience now let's address the
nitty-gritty of the upgrade process
upgrading your storage to an SSD
involves transferring your operating
system and files from your existing hard
drive to the new SSD it's like giving
your computer a new faster brain as for
Ram the installation process is
relatively straightforward identify your
systems compatibility purchase the right
right type and size of RAM and insert it
into the designated slots on your
motherboard trust me once you experience
the speed and efficiency gains after
upgrading your SSD and RAM you'll wonder
how you ever lived without them so go
ahead make the investment and thank me
later your computer will thank you
too absolutely not everyone may have the
resources or the ability to upgrade
their laptop Hardware fortunately there
are still several steps you can take to
make your laptop faster without making
any additional Investments let's explore
some practical
tips let's start by manage startup
programs so you know how sometimes your
laptop takes forever to start up well
there's a trick to speed things up a bit
first things first let's open up the
task manager easy peasy just hit Control
Plus shift pluses all at once that's
like the secret handshake to open it
up now look for the startup tab it's
like the back back stage past to your
computer startup programs click on that
and you'll see a list of all the apps
that sneakily launch when your computer
boots up see that column labeled status
that's the tell all about which apps are
playing hide and seek during startup
click on it and it neatly sorts the
enabled and disabled
ones now the game plan is to disable the
unnecessary ones you don't need
everything launching right out of the
gate right click on the ones you don't
need a sap and hit disable it's like
telling them to chill backstage until
you call them check that status column
again to make sure they got the memo if
it says disabled you're
golden time for the grand finale restart
your laptop it's like giving it a fresh
start and you should notice it boots up
faster without all the unnecessary apps
hogging the spotlight there you have it
a quick and easy way to make your laptop
boot up like it's on a caffeine Rush
give it a shot and your laptop will
thank you for the Streamline
performance now onto the next trick to
turbocharge your PC we're talking about
getting rid of apps you don't need it's
like cleaning up your room to make space
for things that matter take your cursor
right click on the Windows icon you know
that little flag in the corner a menu
pops up and among the options you'll
find installed apps click on that and
it's like opening a treasure chest of
all the apps hanging out on your
PC now scroll through the list and spot
those apps that are just taking up space
and collecting dust right click on them
and hit uninstall it's like telling them
it's time to pack their bags watch them
disappear leaving your PC feeling
lighter and snappier it's like
decluttering your digital space making
room for the apps you actually
use all right let's chat about the third
trick to rev up your PC speed it's like
tweaking the settings to make your
computer run smoother no rocket science
involved so take a scroll down to your
search menu that little magnifying glass
icon near the start button click on it
it's like your PC's person
detective now type in adjust the
appearance and performance of windows
it's like unlocking a secret control
panel for your computer's visuals and
effects you'll see a menu pop up here's
where the magic happens you can either
individually turn off certain animations
and visual effects if you're feeling
picky it's like customizing your
computer's
look or if you're in a hurry and just
want the speed boost click on adjust for
the best performance it's like flipping
a switch to prioritize performance over
fancy visuals boom your computer just
shed some extra weight and you'll notice
it's zipping through tasks a bit faster
it's like giving your PC a performance
makeover now for the fourth one we're
going to clean up those temporary files
that are just hanging out taking up
space and doing nothing useful it's like
clearing out the cobwebs from your
computer's attic here's the move first
click on the Windows button it's like
the gateway to all things on your PC now
you can either search for run or if
you're feeling a bit fancy use the
windows icon on your keyboard and press
R together it's like a shortcut for the
text
Savvy the little window pops up right
type in percent temp
perc and hit enter it's like opening the
door to the room where your computer
Hoards all its temporary files now
you'll see a bunch of files don't worry
they're just taking up space not doing
anything productive select them all and
hit that delete key it's like telling
them thanks for stopping by but it's
time to go but wait we're not done yet
don't forget to swing by your recycle
bin afterward those deleted files are
still lurking there empty it out like
you're taking out the
[Music]
trash and there you have it you've just
performed a little digital spring
cleaning your computer now has more
breathing room and you might notice it
running a bit smoother it's like giving
your PC a spa day
let's keep the tips coming so here's
trick number
five open up the Run window again you
can either search for run in the windows
menu or if you're feeling keyboard Savvy
hit the Windows key and R together it's
like a secret passage to behind the
scenes PC
Magic now in the little box type clean
[Music]
MGR and hit enter it's like summoning a
digital cleanup wizard for your computer
a disc cleanup window will pop up it's
like the superhero cape for your PC
storage choose the drive you want to
clean usually see and hit okay the
wizard scans your computer and presents
you with a list of things you can clean
up it's like getting rid of the excess
baggage check the boxes next to the
types of files you want to delete and
hit
okay confirm that you want to delete the
selected files it's like giving your
computer the green light to clear out
the Clutter and there you go another
round of tidying up your PC it's like
Marie condo but for your computer files
this little cleanup routine can free up
space and contribute to a faster more
efficient
PC let's keep the optimization train
rolling with the six trick all right for
this one we're going to do a little
security Dance Imagine we're putting on
our digital detective
hats once again let's open up the Run
window you remember the drill will
either search for run in the windows
menu or tap the Windows key and R at the
same time now in the Run box type
MRT and hit enter it's like sending an
invitation to the malicious software
removal tool your computer's undercover
agent against sneaky
threats the tool will pop up it's like a
security superhero doing a routine check
on your system click on next to let it
do its thing choose the type of scan you
want the full scan is like a thorough
investigation but it might take a bit
longer hit next again the tool will
start scanning your system for any
nasties it's like having a security
guard checking every nook and cranny for
potential threats if it finds anything
suspicious let it clean up the mess it's
like calling in the cleanup crew for
digital
germs there you have it a security
checkup for your PC running the
malicious software removal tool helps
keep your system safe and can contribute
to a smoother hassle-free Computing
experience
all right let's round off our PC
optimization Journey with the seventh
trick once more open up the Run window
you've got it down by
now now in the Run box type
profet and hit enter it's like peeking
into the digital breadcrumbs your
computer leaves
behind a folder will open up it's like a
backstage pass to your computer's recent
activities now select everything inside
that folder just click and drag or use
control+ a to select
all hit the delete key it's like
clearing out the history to make room
for new
adventures and there you have it a
little clean up in the perfet folder
this can help your PC focus on what's
important without getting bogged down by
too much history give it a shot and your
computer will thank you for the
streamlined performance it's like giving
your digital companion a fresh start for
whatever tasks lie
ahead now let's dive into the eighth
trick a bit of command line magic to
check and clean up your windows image
imagine we're Dawning our digital wizard
hats first things first click on the
search icon it's like summoning your
computer's magical search bar search for
CMD when you see the command prompt in
the search results right click on it but
wait here's the key move select run as
administrator it's like giving the
command prompt a VIP pass now a black
window will appear this is this is our
digital realm where commands come to
life type in the following command
dm/ online cleanup-image SL
chealth and hit enter it's like casting
a spell to check the health of your
windows image the system will start the
process it's like your computer doing a
self check to ensure everything is in
order there you go a bit of under the
hood maintenance running this command
can help fix any potential issues with
your windows image ensuring a smoother
and more reliable
performance by implementing these tips
you can optimize your laptop's
performance without spending money on
new hardware tailor these suggestions to
your specific laptop model and operating
system for the best results your laptop
might surprise you with its improved
speed and
responsiveness absolutely you've covered
some fantastic tips to optimize a
Windows PC but sometimes the Need for
Speed leads us to explore different
Horizons Linux is indeed a fantastic
option for those looking for a fast
efficient and open-source operating
system if you're willing to take the
plunge into the Linux world it's like
opening the door to a new dimension of
computing learning Linux can be a bit
like learning a new language but the
rewards are worth at increased speed
stability and a plethora of
customization options for those curious
about Linux there are tons of resources
available online including YouTube
tutorials and Community forums it's like
joining a Vibrant Community where
enthusiasts share their knowledge and
experiences and hey if you're interested
in a stepbystep guide or tutorial feel
free to drop a comment I'm here to
help thank you for tuning in so far your
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