Too many toolbars
Too many extensions
Check your browser extensions and get rid of stuff you don't use.
Chrome:
1. Click the 3 dots at the top right.
2. Click Settings 3. Click Extensions on the left.
Edge:
1. Click ... (At top right)
2. Extensions
Firefox:
1. Click the menu button.
2. Click Add-ons.
3. Click Extensions.
E... Uninstall programs:
Click the Start Menu and type Programs and Features.
Uninstall stuff you don't use.
F... Checking startup programs in Windows 10:
1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.
2. Click More details at bottom left.
3. Click the Startup tab.
These are programs that run when you turn on your computer.
Right-click on a program and select Disable to disable it from running at startup.
If disabling something causes a problem, you can go back and enable it.
G... If you're using a harddrive, replace it with an SSD.
Crucial's system scanner can recommend compatible SSDs.
They also sell memory (RAM).
SSDs are usually a better upgrade than memory.
1. Run Task Manager and keep it running while you're using your computer.
2. When your computer slows down, check CPU, memory, disk and internet usage.
1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.
2. Click More details at bottom left.
3. Click the Performance tab.
High CPU usage probably means you need a new computer.
Or you may have malware or too many programs running in the background.
High memory usage can be fixed by buying more memory.
Or you may have malware or too many programs running in the background.
High disk usage can be fixed by buying a SSD.
Consistently high internet usage can be fixed by buying faster interent from your ISP.
Unless you have malware that is using your interent.
I just want it to work.
Something changed, and now I don't know how to do [whatever] anymore.
Why computers change Try pressing F1 in the program you're having trouble with.
Or look for the Help menu.
Or google what you're trying to do.
