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8 Common Mistakes Slowing Down Your Windows PC… There’s nothing better than getting a brand-new PC that runs great out of the box. But over time your PC will feel slower than it once did and there could be many reasons for that. In this video, no matter which version of Windows you have installed, I’ll cover 8 common mistakes people make slowing down your computer and show you how to fix those mistakes.
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8 Common Mistakes Slowing Down Your Windows PC… There’s nothing better than getting a brand-new PC that runs great out of the box. But over time your PC will feel slower than it once did and there could be many reasons for that. In this video, no matter which version of Windows you have installed, I’ll cover 8 common mistakes people make slowing down your computer and show you how to fix those mistakes.
Subscribe! ▶ youtube.com/@BrettInTech
Share This Video ▶ youtu.be/qqp1qXJR_SU
Falcon Dust-Off: amzn.to/4vo2BWv
Malwarebytes Free: malwarebytes.com/mwb-download
Windows 11 Tips & Tricks Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunpbmfrhFAXBKXnjRfKhUn4Ygzr947j1
Windows 10 Tips & Tricks Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunpbmfrhFAVLDl7tQfPGk0er9k8Iqe99
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Listen & follow our friends at “Tech Gumbo” for all things tech Past, Present & Future available wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:00 Intro
0:26 Bad Case Maintenance
1:20 Failing to Restart Regularly
1:50 Running Too Many Programs
2:51 Clicking on Ads
3:14 Not Using Security Software
3:51 Not Doing Windows Updates
5:05 Bad File Management
6:07 Bad HDD Maintenance
7:12 Bonus: Updating Software
7:41 Bonus: Browser Cache
WATCH MORE VIDEOS:
Top 10 Best Apple TV Original Series to Watch Now!
youtu.be/Qs8k8coCeuk
5 New Windows 11 Features That Are Actually Useful!
youtu.be/xGivtKhH20w
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youtu.be/cqIMqSOdBgE
Top 5 Best Free Screenshot Software
youtu.be/KdzEGZoJwhY
How to Use Zorin OS (Beginners Guide)
youtu.be/tt0MIsPN38k
X/Twitter: https://x.com/BrettInTech
Facebook: facebook.com/TheBrettInTech
Brett In Tech is a leading source for the technology that we use each day. Whether it’s discussing computer operating system tricks, the latest tips for your mobile phone, finding out about the newest gadgets, or letting you know you know how to fix a slow Windows PC, Brett In Tech has boundless topics on technology for the astute YouTube viewer.
