Slow Mac or PC: A 7-Step Action Plan

A slow computer isn't necessarily one you should throw away. Here's our step-by-step plan.

1. Really restart (not sleep mode) — this clears the memory.
2. Free up disk space : When there's less than 10 % of free space, everything slows down.
3. Limit automatic startup programs : Every app that launches at startup continuously consumes resources.
4. Update the system and applications.
5. Get rid of browser extensions useless — memory-intensive.
6. Check the disk's health (S.M.A.R.T.): A failing hard drive slows everything down.
7. Analyze the processes : Software that ties up the processor in the background is quickly detected.

Still slow? We'll run a diagnostic check remotely, 7 days a week — often in less than an hour.