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| − | This | + | This article teaches how to improve the performance of your laptop, whether it's running Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS (Chromebooks). |
| − | [[Category:Laptops]] | + | [[Category: Laptops]] |
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
*If performance is important and cost isn't a factor, consider [[Install a Notebook Hard Drive|installing a solid state hard drive (SSD)]]. These hard drives have no moving parts and you will notice drastic improvements to boot and loading times. They are significantly more expensive than standard hard drives, but continue to come down in price. | *If performance is important and cost isn't a factor, consider [[Install a Notebook Hard Drive|installing a solid state hard drive (SSD)]]. These hard drives have no moving parts and you will notice drastic improvements to boot and loading times. They are significantly more expensive than standard hard drives, but continue to come down in price. | ||
| − | *If your laptop supports it, [[Install | + | *If your laptop supports it, [[Install RAM#Installing_Notebook_RAM_sub|installing more or faster RAM]] will likely give you a performance boost. Laptops are generally more limited than desktops when upgrading your RAM, and you may already be using the most your laptop can take. |
==Warnings== | ==Warnings== | ||
*Avoid any program advertised online that claims to speed up your computer. Nearly all of these will have little to no effect, and many act as vehicles for more malware. | *Avoid any program advertised online that claims to speed up your computer. Nearly all of these will have little to no effect, and many act as vehicles for more malware. | ||
