![]() ![]() When the PC is left on it is generating heat meaning the fan is working even if you are not and the heat itself can wear down certain elements within the system. All computer parts have a limited lifespan, for example, the LED screen will only last for about 15,000 hours and a battery will take about 300 charges. Additionally, by powering your PC down every night you are actually extending its life span. Rebooting frees up RAM used by these background processes and can therefore make your machine work faster. ![]() By turning your PC off, those processes are also shut down, until you open the software again. When a PC is left running, even if the software is closed there are always processes running in the background which can slow your machine down. It’s a common joke about IT professionals that their mantra is “have you tried turning it on and off again?” Whilst amusing, there is a reason why it’s important to shut your PC down properly, and with laptops to shut them down fully at least once a week. How to improve PC Performance Shut down your PC properly Sometimes hardware is simply too old to be fit for purpose in a modern business environment and there is little choice but to replace the PC, but before doing that there are numerous things you can do yourself to improve computer speed and squeeze a few more years out of your machine. A study carried out by SanDisk showed that in the UK a PC user in one year can spend more than 130 hours waiting for their PC to load which when considered at an hourly rate could be a substantial loss for your business. Such lost time mounts up – from waiting for the PC to load, to IT support calls and the time taken and money spent to ‘fix’ the problem. Generally speaking, the older the machine, the more processing power it requires to run updates for software or to process the software’s basic functionality.īut if you have a slow PC it is not just frustrating it can actually be detrimental for your business. This is something we have all experienced at some point. If the CPU can’t carry out these demands in a specified period of time, it can result in error messages, or the PC crashing all of which is not aided by the users’ frustration at the delay causing them to repeat the demand again and again which just backs up the CPU further. The PC speed determines how quickly the Central Processing Unit (CPU) can process instructions – these are the simple tasks you carry out on your PC hitting return, typing or sorting on a database. The CPU manages the instructions and demands that allow you to get your work done, saves your files and carries out important day to day tasks. ![]() The Central Processing Unit (CPU) of a PC enables the PC to work. Read on for 10 tips on how to speed up your computer. Increased PC performance can improve productivity, workflow, and output, saving frustrating setbacks to your working day. In this guide, managed IT support services experts CIS offers guidance on how you can improve your PC speed and performance. ![]()
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