My laptop has been running incredibly slow lately. Any tips to fix it? it came with a i5 7th gen processor.
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Have you checked for background processes? Sometimes too many programs running can slow things down. Try opening Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and checking the “Processes” tab.
Also, check if your hard drive is almost full. A nearly full drive can slow things down. If it’s full, delete unused files or move them to an external drive.
Definitely! Aim to keep at least 20% of your drive free. Also, consider uninstalling programs you don’t use.
Only if it’s an HDD, not an SSD. For SSDs, defragmenting can actually reduce their lifespan
Run the built-in “Optimize Drives” tool in Windows. It’s designed for SSDs and ensures they perform efficiently.
I’d recommend Bitdefender or Kaspersky. They’re lightweight and effective.