![]() ![]() It can tack on an extra boot time of up to 10 minutes - and how frustrating is that when you have a Zoom first thing in the morning? Some programs default to startup unless you opt out. It’s in a program’s best interest to position itself as a startup program after you download it - it’s like forcing your its to the front of the line. How many startup programs do you have? One, or a whole slew? (Photo: Getty) Before you rule out a bigger problem like viruses or spyware, try cleaning house. Remember that computers have a habit of collecting lots of programs you never actually use. In some browsers you can even view them in a list to see how much memory is being used and make wiser decisions when it comes to deleting. Memory-sucking browser extensions can usually be viewed in list form - you may not even be aware that they are installed on your computer. Keeping your computer in tip-top shape not only enhances your online experience, it can help make attacks from malware, viruses and spammers more obvious.” Web browser add-ons you’re not using “can add to the overall bloat on a web browser and slow that down, which can give the impression that the entire computer is running slowly,” says Levin. Uninstall unnecessary web browser add-ons Trial versions of software that came already installed in your computer, out-of-date anti-virus programs and old computer games that you never play fall under the category of apps that no longer have a right to call your computer home - especially if they’re dragging it down. “This goes double for removing Startup programs - if you have too many applications all starting up each time you boot up a computer it can add a lot of time between the time you turn on the power and when you're actually able to use it.” If you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it and you can always re-install it as necessary,” says cybersecurity expert Adam Levin, founder of Cyberscout. ![]() “A lot of applications will install other software on your computer that can take up resources. How many programs on your PC do you never use? (Photo: Getty)
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