This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance. We recommend trying all the listed solutions as multiple factors can contribute to slow performance.

I've rounded up six practical, low-risk ways to speed up your machine that don’t require sketchy third-party "cleaner" tools. To try them out yourself, this is what you need to do.

Sep 5, 2025 · While you can choose to optimize your PC manually by using the integrated system maintenance tools by Windows, the free optimization tools can save a lot of your time. Here’s …

3 days ago · You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does the same thing at no cost.

Apr 23, 2025 · We've compiled the six best free programs to speed your PC up based on what they offer without paying a penny.

Oct 20, 2025 · How to Speed up Computer for Free Disable any startup programs you don’t need to be running when you boot the PC. Clear up space by deleting unused applications, …

6 days ago · Has your Windows laptop been running slow as molasses lately? Unfortunately, that’s an all-too-common problem—even for laptops that were once considered powerful. The …

Nov 13, 2025 · Before you hand in your PC for repairs at the local repair shop, you'd want to know that there are plenty of free tools that'll clean, optimize, and boost your Windows PC. Once …

Sep 18, 2025 · Here are 19 of the best tips to speed up a slow computer. 1. Restart your computer. Restarting a slow computer ends all active processes, closes any programs that …

Oct 19, 2024 · Optimizing your Windows PC can be a tedious process. Fortunately, several companies offer software that can help you do this easily.