Over time, many users will eventually notice this your computer runs slower and slower, a problem that in some cases can become so annoying that they have no choice but to turn to a professional to restore the fluidity that their device had when they were purchased. I have also encountered cases where even newly purchased PCs show some slowness from the start, although fortunately this is not usual.

Easy to use PC it may be more than enough to slow it down over time, but there are also a number of other factors that can play a role and ultimately make a difference. For idea I have been using a Windows 10 installation for about five years without any problems.i have never experienced the slightest loss of performance and yet other people around me have even had this type of problem in less than a year.

I wanted to give this simple example to make one thing clear from the start, and that is The PC won’t start slowing down for no reason.and in most cases the main culprit is usually the user. Yes, I know that no one likes to admit that they are not good at PC, in most cases when someone asked me for help, they denied the obvious by pretending that they visited a website they shouldn’t have, or that with the team he did inappropriate things.

Based on this foundation, today I want to answer a question that I have been asked on many occasions, and which I think is very interesting and can help you a lot, how to prevent your computer from running slower and slower. Ideally to meet this goal Keep your computer fresh from day one by applying all the tips at the same time which you will see below, because if you implement only some of them, the end result may not be as good as it should be, and it is possible that it will still end up slowing down, albeit in a less pronounced way.

Take care of your computer and use it properly

This is basically it The best way There’s nothing more to keeping your computer in good shape. Over time, malfunctions and problems that are not the fault of the user are likely to occur, and this is normal, because every component has a certain lifespan, but it is normal that this does not happen. Only in many, many years.

You must be wondering what we mean by computer care and proper use. Everyone may have their own way of approaching this issue, but the truth is that it is not a complex concept. However, it is true that it is something that exceeds the basic level which most users use every day.

We can say that under this idea we group a series of keys which are necessary to keep your computer in good condition and to prevent it from slowing down over time. To make them all clear, and to be easy to understand, we will see the complete list and dive into them. Some of these points will also help you improve your computer’s performance.

The keys that define the care and good use of a computer

• turn on and off correctly, avoiding direct shutdowns and resets unless it is necessary for specific reasons such as device blocking or stability failure that forces us to reset them. The crash would be one of the best examples we can give at the moment.
• Protect it from possible voltage peaks, whether they are uploaded or downloaded, because they can affect the performance of the computer and in the worst case, they could end up damaging the components and ending the life of our PC. If you live in an area with frequent power outages, I recommend purchasing a UPS directly.
• Avoid accessing dubious websites and downloading dangerous content which can pose a risk to our PC which can normally cause a malware or adware infection. These types of infections can significantly reduce the performance of the computer and even prevent us from certain activities.
• Don’t install a lot of apps and let them consume background resources. Even if you do use them, keep in mind that they can use up a lot of resources and slow down your computer considerably, so you should ideally have minimal control over them and don’t let them load at startup if they’re extremely useful to you.
• Keep your computer up-to-date, both at the driver level and at the operating system level, but only install software and drivers in their final versions, avoid beta versions and don’t install new versions first. It is better to wait a reasonable amount of time so that in the case of unidentified errors, you are not the first to suffer from them.

• Perform regular checks and maintenance of the PC at the software leveleven if it’s at a basic level. This includes updating drivers, applications, and the operating system, as well as performing certain basic tasks such as optimizing storage drives, performing a comprehensive malware scan, and measuring component operating temperatures.
• Performs physical PC maintenanceIn particular, it is ideal to clean the dust and dirt internally at least once a year and, if necessary, replace the thermal paste and thermal pads. Even with basic cleaning of dust and dirt on fans and other sensitive components, we can notice a significant improvement in temperatures, and replacing the thermal paste is necessary to guarantee proper operation and maintain the performance of the processor and graphics core.
• Beware of overclocking and applications that promise to improve performanceIn the first case, it can end up with performance degradation and even stability issues if you rush a lot and get to an inappropriate level for your team. In the second case, many of those apps that promise miracles don’t really do anything and just show you ads. In other cases, you may end up with a malware or adware infection.

The useful life of a PC: time does not pass in vain and it is normal

The passage of time is another of the most important factors that can affect computer performance. In this sense, it is quite normal that with the passage of time Notice that our team is losing abilities, especially when we upgrade to a more recent operating system or when we use new applications. However, this is something that should not happen a few months after the purchase, unless we have acquired a configuration that does not correspond to our real needs.

Normally in this case it is that we are seeing a loss of authority in the very long term. For example, when I upgraded to a PC with an Intel Core i5-4690K, 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 970, I didn’t start to notice anything negative until titles that better utilized the potential of the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X started arriving and my device was no longer able to run games at full 1080p resolution and maintain a fully stable 60 FPS. It wasn’t my fault, I used the PC properly and kept it in good condition, but eventually it was normal that it got slower and slower in games.

That can happen too when we use other applications that are more demanding, and which require more powerful hardware, or when we upgrade to an operating system that is more demanding than the one we used. I’ll give you a recent example that I ended up having to “rollback” to solve. An acquaintance decided to accept Microsoft’s invitation to update his laptop to Windows 11 because it was compatible.

At first glance it seems like a good idea, but the downside is that his laptop only had 4GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron N4100, a low-power, low-performance chip that didn’t meet the actual requirements of Windows 11, even though it’s supported. There was no other solution to this situation than going back to Windows 10, and that’s what I did to stop your computer from being so extremely slow, go back to a less demanding operating system.

Keep our PC updated and in good condition can help us reduce the impact that it will take time in its performance, but be sure that in the end, the only thing that will really help us “beat” time will be updating the components of the device or buying a completely new one, without more .

Reinstalling the operating system: miracle or myth?

It’s not a myth, far from it. Reinstall the operating system it can make a team that was running extremely slow to regain that fluidity that it had years ago is a proven fact, and it’s so effective that some people even recommend reinstalling Windows every one or two years.

Unfortunately, that recommendation is a mythand it can also cause problems for users with less knowledge. It should also be taken into account that reinstalling the operating system will not bring any improvement if the loss of performance that made our PC work more and more slowly it is due to hardware problem or to a conflict present at this level that cannot be resolved by software or drivers.

Reinstalling the operating system can be a very useful option when you notice that your computer is very slow and you are not sure what to do or where the problem might be. In fact, it can be even faster and more efficient than messing around looking for bugs. and then have to solve them. However, this does not mean that we have to reinstall it from time to time, we should resort to this only in absolutely necessary cases and don’t make it an annual routine.

I will give you my case again as an example. As I said, I’ve been using Windows 10 for about five years without any performance issues, I’ve only had minor issues with motherboard sound chip driver updates and I’ve been able to fix them by going back to the previous drivers. I didn’t do anything special, just browse trusted websitesdon’t download or install files from questionable sources, install games from trusted platforms like Steam and Good Old Games, and avoid other obvious sources of malware.

Also I kept my device up to date in all respects while I waited a reasonable amount of time to make sure the updates were ok and I did revisions and basic maintenance at the hardware level. This is still my usual routine for taking care of my computers:

• Dust and dirt cleaning every six months.
• Replacing the thermal paste on the CPU every two years.
• Cleaning the thermal paste on the GPU every three years and revising the thermal pads.
• Checking the correct condition of the electrical installation and the physical condition of the components.
• Stress tests every six months and temperature and feeding measurements every six months.

By following all the recommendations you have read in this article, you will prevent your computer from slowing down, and you will be able to keep it in good condition and you will significantly extend its life. Note that this too will make the parts worth more when selling them on the used market, this is something very important and useful if at some point you decide to update and sell them to make some money to help cover the cost of restoring the part.