Is your laptop crawling like a snail? Don’t worry—you don’t need to buy a new one. By changing just three simple settings, you can make your laptop run faster and smoother instantly.
1. Adjust Power Settings for Maximum Performance
- Many laptops are set to “Balanced” or “Power Saver” mode, which limits CPU performance.
- What to do:
Open Control Panel → Power Options (Windows) or System Preferences → Energy Saver (Mac).
Select High Performance mode (Windows) or Optimize for Performance (Mac).
- Why it works: This allows your CPU to use its full potential, making apps and programs run faster.
2. Disable Startup Programs
- Too many programs launching at startup slows down boot time and overall performance.
- What to do (Windows):
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Task Manager → Startup tab.
Disable unnecessary programs like Spotify, OneDrive, or Adobe Updater.
- What to do (Mac):
System Preferences → Users & Groups → Login Items.
Remove unwanted startup apps.
- Why it works: Fewer programs running in the background = more ram available for important tasks.
3. Optimize Visual Effects
- Fancy animations, shadows, and transparency consume system resources.
- What to do (Windows):
Right-click This PC → Properties → Advanced System Settings → Performance Settings.
Choose Adjust for Best Performance or manually disable unnecessary effects.
- What to do (Mac):
System Preferences → Accessibility → Display → Reduce motion and transparency.
- Why it works: Reduces GPU and CPU load, making your laptop snappier and more responsive.
Bonus Tips for Extra Speed
- Clear temporary files: Run Disk Cleanup or clean cache.
- Uninstall unused software: Free up storage and reduce background processes.
- Keep your OS updated: Updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.
💡 Pro Tip: After changing these three settings, restart your laptop. You’ll notice faster boot times, smoother multitasking, and better overall performance without spending a dime.
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