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Why has my computer gotten so slow?

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The more you use your computer, the more it becomes slow. Maybe it was infected by a malware or virus, or some processes that may slow down the computer, or you need to upgrade your hardware components. There are so many causes. Try checking the causes in the guide above.

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How do I improve the performance of Windows 7?

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Switch your OS (operating system) to an SSD for boot and an HDD for storage. Doing this will improve the speed. Also, add ram memory .

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How can I speed up my web browser?

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Delete any unnecessary cookies, and make sure that you are close to your wifi router. If you are using a laptop, try to connect to the router directly instead of going wireless.

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What do I do if It takes too long to delete all the stuff?

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If your computer takes a long time to delete files, you may have a virus. Install an anti-virus software and run a check.

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Will changing the resolution make it faster?

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Changing the resolution in games will make them faster, but it won't improve the speed of your desktop.

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I have an i3 processor with a 4 GB RAM. Why does my computer get stuck when I am playing games?

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The computer is too low end. Try getting a computer that has at least 8 GB of RAM. If you have an integrated graphics card, try to replace it with a dedicated graphics card. This will help your game run more smoothly.

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Without Wi-Fi hardware in a desktop, how can we access Wi-Fi in desktop-only software?

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Buy a cheap USB Wi-Fi adapter from a local electronics store or online.

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I have a 3G network but YouTube is very slow. How can I speed it up?

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Remove any apps that you do not need so see if that helps.

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How can I boost my RAM for free?

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If you want to boost even old computers, install Linux, for example, Ubuntu, which is easy to use. Everything in the process is free, plus Linux is less prone to viruses.

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Why is my computer running slow on Fortnite?

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Your computer may not have the ability to run that game. Check to see if your computer's specifications are suitable for the game. Epic games has the minimum requirements listed in their store page for Fortnite.

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