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Keyboard shortcuts and space clearing: how to increase your PC's efficiency

Ihor Romanko

How to speed up your computer and laptop
How to speed up your computer and laptop . Source: uaportal.com

Thanks to modern technologies, working with a computer has become an integral part of our lives. If you want to improve the efficiency of your PC work, here are some tips that can help you achieve this goal.

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  1. Use keyboard shortcuts. Using keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time when working with your PC. For example, using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V instead of the copy and paste buttons will save you time when editing documents and other tasks;
  2. Install an SSD drive. If you have an older computer, replacing your hard drive with an SSD can significantly improve the loading speed of your operating system and programs. SSD drives are significantly faster than traditional hard drives and ensure faster operation of your PC;
  3. Disable unnecessary programs. Unnecessary programs running on your computer can slow down your system. Disabling unnecessary programs can significantly increase the speed of your PC;
  4. Clean the system of unnecessary files. Files that you no longer use can take up a significant amount of space on your hard disk. Removing unnecessary files and programs can help free up hard disk space and improve your PC's speed;
  5. Use productivity apps. Many programs can help increase the performance of your PC. For example, task managers, autostart programs, and other tools that help you prioritize the programs and processes running on your PC;
  6. Install time-saving software. Many programs can help save time when performing various tasks on the PC. For example, email automation programs, automatic report generation programs, and other tools.
  7. Use accounts and passwords. Using accounts and passwords can help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to your PC and the Internet. Using passwords allows you to protect your files and documents from unauthorized access;
  8. Run programs in administrator mode. Some programs may require administrator rights to work correctly. Running programs in administrator mode will help avoid possible problems and ensure the security of your PC;
  9. Customize your operating system. Customizing your operating system can help increase the performance of your PC. For example, disabling visualization effects and excluding programs that start when the system boots can improve your PC's speed;
  10. Update your software and drivers regularly. Regularly updating programs and drivers can improve your PC's performance and ensure greater security online.

Earlier, we wrote about 10 useful smartphone features that we hardly use.

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