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How can I improve my download speed?

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You can get a better Internet plan. Depending on where you live, they will vary on sizes and prices. You should check your internet speed first.

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What can I do when my Windows 10 upgrade stays on 0%

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Unplug your internet from the PC, restart and try again. Windows 10 upgrade tool seems to have problems with connection while upgrading.

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Will defragging a computer delete files?

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No, it will not. It will rearrange the data of which the files are comprised to different parts of the hard drive to make it faster.

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How can I improve the working process in Windows 10?

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Open Task Manager and close all unnecessary programs.

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Why is Mozilla Firefox not responding?

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Check your RAM and CPU usage, there might be malware on your system that limits the amount of resources other programs can use.

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What's a simple way to clean a computer?

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On the best ways is to download CCleaner and run the cleaning scan. It will look at several browsers and see if stuff like cookies, download history, browsing history, and other things. It can really clean up memory and storage with that. If you don't want to download any programs, try running Disk Cleanup and Defrag/Optimize Disk. Those will clean up your computer.

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How can I save the emails I have?

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You could save them to a cloud drive, as one example.

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What could be causing lagginess on my computer when I try to play a game or watch a video?

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You may need to upgrade your internet speed. Look online and see if your ISP has plans that are either the same price or less that are better for you.

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