Computer users install software updates to improve theperformanceand security of their computers.
However, slowdowns can happen.
There are several reasons why.
Nowadays, 4-8GB RAM would be limited, and 16-32GB would be ideal for a general-purpose computer.
Software updates often require the use of additional RAM.
This reduces the amount of RAM available for theoperating systemto runsoftware.
Installation of new updates will increase the total number of processes to be handled.
This results in delays in executing tasks required by the operating system and utility software for their smooth running.
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Installing new software updates further increases the pressure on your box, and then results in it slowing down.
Because software updates might use yourstorage spacefor temporary processing, this could further reduce available disk space.
This ultimately results in slower computer performance with each software update.
So what are the simple steps to improve computer performance and avoid it slowing?
Regularly delete temporary files
Temporary filesand folders are regularly created on computers by the operating system and app software.
Regularly deleting these files can improve a computers overall performance and speed.
These processes can be monitored using tools such as the task manager in the Windows operating system.
Always keep the number of startup processes as low as possible by disabling the unnecessary ones.
Remember, there are some operating system-required startup processes that cannot be disabled.
This can be done using add or remove software features for Windows and moving to the bin in Macs.
It is wise to store big files like music and video there.
But this can be helpful in keeping your system running faster.
