Simple Fixes to Make Your Laptop Run Faster in 2025
📌 Introduction
Is your laptop:
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Taking too long to start?
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Freezing during work?
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Making fan noises like a jet engine?
Chances are, you're making some common tech mistakes without even realizing it.
In this article, you'll learn the top 5 laptop mistakes and how to fix them easily — no tech skills required.
❌ Mistake 1: Keeping Too Many Startup Apps
When your laptop turns on, many apps start running in the background — even if you don’t use them.
This slows down boot time and uses up memory.
🛠️ Fix:
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On Windows: Press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc→ Go to Startup tab → Disable apps you don’t need -
On Mac: Go to System Settings → Users & Groups → Login Items → Remove extra apps
❌ Mistake 2: Not Updating Software Regularly
Delaying updates can make your system buggy and slow.
🛠️ Fix:
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Windows: Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update → Check for updates
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Mac: Go to System Preferences → Software Update
💡 Also update your browsers, antivirus, and drivers.
❌ Mistake 3: Low Storage Space
When your storage is almost full, your laptop slows down — especially if your C drive is filled.
🛠️ Fix:
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Delete old downloads, unused files, and apps
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Empty the Recycle Bin
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Use Disk Cleanup (Windows) or Optimize Storage (Mac)
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Move files to Google Drive, OneDrive, or external drives
✅ Keep at least 20% of your storage free for best performance.
❌ Mistake 4: Using Heavy Antivirus or Too Many Extensions
Some antivirus tools or Chrome extensions can use lots of RAM and slow your computer.
🛠️ Fix:
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Use lightweight antivirus tools (like Windows Defender or Bitdefender Free)
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On Chrome: Click the puzzle icon → Manage Extensions → Remove anything you don’t use
💡 Use only 2–3 essential extensions for better browser speed.
❌ Mistake 5: Ignoring Background Processes
Some apps run silently in the background, using memory and slowing things down.
🛠️ Fix:
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On Windows: Press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc→ Check Processes tab -
Right-click high-usage apps → End Task (be careful not to close system apps)
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Disable unnecessary background apps from Settings → Apps → Background apps
⚡ Bonus Tips for Faster Performance
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Restart your laptop weekly
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Use an SSD instead of HDD (if possible)
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Clean your desktop (don’t keep too many icons)
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Use “Battery Saver” or “Performance Mode” as needed
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Consider adding more RAM if you multitask a lot
✅ Quick Checklist
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Slow startup | Disable startup apps |
| Frequent lags | Update system & apps |
| Storage almost full | Clean up files or use cloud |
| Browser freezing | Remove extra extensions |
| Fan always running | End background processes |
🧭 Final Thoughts
Your laptop doesn’t need to be new — it just needs some care.
By fixing these small mistakes, you’ll make your laptop run smoother, faster, and last longer.
Do a 10-minute tech checkup today — and enjoy a better experience tomorrow!
