Speed Up Your Computer
There are many ways you can speed up your computer and also how fast your computer starts up. This tip is for Windows users and should be something that you check on every computer you use.
Msconfig is a built in program in Windows that allows you to control what programs start up with your computer. This has two benefits as I mentioned before:
- It allows your computer to boot up faster. There aren’t as many programs starting at once when you boot up, so you’ll be able to use your computer faster.
- It keeps programs from running in the background that aren’t necessary for you to use your computer. This allows the computer to run faster as well.
To use msconfig, click the Start Button then hit Run. (If Run does not show up, you can hit the Windows key on your keyboard and hit the R key). Once you see the run box, type in msconfig and hit enter. You’ll be greeted by the following screen:
Now click on the Startup tab and you’ll see a list of programs that start with your computer.
Go through and uncheck any programs that you know you don’t need starting with your computer (iTunes, Quicktime). If you aren’t sure about the program, don’t uncheck it. Feel free to post any questions in the comments if you want to know about certain programs.
