VIRTUAL: Tidy Up Your Tech: Spring Cleaning Tips for a Faster Windows Computer! Online
Is your Windows computer feeling sluggish and cluttered? Just like our homes, our digital spaces need a spring cleaning! Join us for an hour-long virtual session where we'll explore practical and easy-to-implement tips to revitalize your Windows computer. Learn how to declutter your hard drive, optimize performance settings, and troubleshoot common slowdowns. We'll cover everything from removing unnecessary files and programs to managing startup applications and ensuring your system is running smoothly. By the end of this class, you'll have the knowledge and tools to keep your computer running like new, just in time for spring!
- Date:
- Friday, May 2, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Technology
Outline:
I. Introduction (5 minutes)
- The Importance of Regular Computer Maintenance
- Common Signs of a Slow Computer
- Overview of the Session's Topics
II. Decluttering Your Hard Drive (15 minutes)
- Identifying and Removing Unnecessary Files
- Using Disk Cleanup
- Locating and Deleting Large Files
- Emptying the Recycle Bin
- Uninstalling Unused Programs
- Accessing the Programs and Features Panel
- Identifying and Removing Bloatware
- Installing/Using PC Manager
- Managing Downloads and Temporary Files
- Clearing the Downloads Folder
- Deleting Temporary Internet Files and Cookies
III. Optimizing Performance Settings (20 minutes)
- Managing Startup Applications
- Using Task Manager to Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs
- Impact of too many startup applications.
- Adjusting Visual Effects for Performance
- Accessing Performance Options
- Customizing Visual Effects for Optimal Speed
- Disk Defragmentation and Optimization (if using a hard drive)
- Explaining the process
- Using the built in tools.
- Checking for and Installing Windows Updates
- Importance of updates for performance and security.
- Setting up automatic updates.
IV. Troubleshooting and Maintenance (15 minutes)
- Scanning for Malware and Viruses
- Using Windows Security or other antivirus software.
- Importance of regular scans.
- Checking for Driver Updates
- Using Device Manager
- Importance of updated drivers.
- Monitoring System Resources
- Using Task Manager to monitor CPU, RAM, and Disk usage.
- Identifying resource-intensive processes.
Mark Glisson, Assistant Director