Working in the IT industry, i have encountered a lot of people still using old units fitted with Windows 10 software. As expected, it runs a wee tiny bit slower than usual. That’s why these tips are all over the web. Here is my take on freeing up RAM or memory
> Restart Windows 10 after running it for some time
> Disable startup apps in task manager
> Scan for malware using your favourite A/V software
> Adjust virtual memory (caution for non tecky persons)
> Alternative is to install more ram (its getting a bit cheaper nowadays)
> Reduce visual effects (yes it affects also)
> Stop background apps running by toggling YES or NO to programs
> Disable SysMain in the Services App
> Close the unused tabs open in your browser (somehow they are not solving this one > anytime soon)
> Defragment your hard drive (a bit time consuming but effective)
> Disk cleanup (this cleans the junk files in your temp folder)
> Uninstall applications not used anymore
Hope it helps
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