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    DOES YOUR LAPTOP FEEL SLUGGISH? TRY THESE 9 THINGS BEFORE YOU GIVE UP

    Oct 05, 2021 5 minutes
    BY MATT SMITH

    Does your laptop feel sluggish? Do you have to wait five minutes after rebooting the laptop before it responds? Does it struggle to switch between browser tabs even when you have less than half a dozen open?

    A slow, frustrating laptop may have you shopping for a new model, but you should try these tips before you give up. Improving the performance of your aging laptop can extend its life by several years and keep it out of the landfill.

    1. RESTART YOUR PC

    Have you tried turning it off and on again? It’s a cliché for a reason. If anything, this trick is even more relevant today. A modern laptop is reliable and can be placed in an efficient sleep mode to save power. There’s no reason to turn it off unless you’re installing a Windows update or troubleshooting.

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