How to Enhance Your Windows 10 Speed

Windows 10 is a solid option for organizations that want to get the most out of their computers, but it can be a bit slow at times. Let's help your business get the most out of your Windows 10 PC and speed up certain tasks.

A note before we begin: you should always work with your IT resource to make sure that any tips we suggest will work for your company.

Removing Bloatware
While you’re going about your business, you may notice that you’ve picked up a few pieces of software that weren’t there before. Or, maybe you’ve noticed some pieces on your computer that have been there for a long time, but you’re not sure how long. In this case, it’s possible that you have received “bloatware” or “adware.” While these programs aren’t necessarily harmful, they can take up system resources and cause slowdown. IT should be able to identify these programs and eliminate them from your infrastructure, considerably boosting computing speeds.

Alter the Power Settings
Windows 10 comes with a built-in power saving setting, but it’s not necessarily the answer you’re looking for. This setting reduces your device’s processes to a minimum to conserve energy, which makes more resource-intensive tasks more difficult. Since most desktops are plugged into the wall anyway, the chance to use the power saving function isn’t really there. To enhance the way Windows 10 works on your laptop, just stick to the “Balanced” power option when unplugged, then switch to “High” when power is available.

Kill Windows Tips and Tricks
It seems a little odd to recommend disabling Windows Tips and Tricks, but there are a couple good reasons to do so. The most critical reason is that Windows is referencing your usage for these capabilities, meaning that your device’s performance could suffer. You can disable this by clicking the Start button > Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Under this, you want to select Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows. You want to deactivate this option.

Restart Your Device
You should always restart your device before assuming that anything is ever wrong with it. When you restart your device, you are wiping unnecessary memory usage and stopping unnecessary background processes. Restarting your device gives you the chance to start the day with a blank slate.

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