New computer operating at a snail's pace? Get it up to speed again. (Photo: Getty) When you’re stuck with a sluggish computer that struggles to start up or stream a video, it’s tempting to just ...

Whether you use your laptop as a glorified Netflix machine or you’re running a side hustle out of Notion, most computer users are all-too-familiar with the spinning wheel of doom. On Macs, it’s that ...

Computers slow down for any number of reasons, but most of those boil down to one thing – us using them. As you download programs, install extensions, surf the web, create files, and fill your hard ...

It runs 2x as fast off my new firewire 400 external HDD than its own internal HDD.<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>It hasn't finished half of the infinite loop yet.<BR><BR>It takes longer to save my LOGO code than ...

If you’ve used a computer for a fairly long period of time then there’s a good chance that you’ve felt it getting slower over time. If you’re using it on a fairly regular basis, it’s going to feel ...

You purchased a brand new computer; hyperthreaded i5 or i7 with a clock speed of 2.9 GHz quad-core, a whole 8 GB RAM, and 500 GB hard disk. In the initial months, your machine was incredibly fast (of ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

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It’s a new year, so it’s time to get organized and set yourself up for success. But If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s time to take care of the ...