Time is money, so we’ll make this quick. If your machine is running
slowly you’re losing billable hours.
Already upgraded to Windows 10? You’re off to a great start.

Get to work on these eight simple tweaks to significantly
boost your system performance.
Clear your
cookies

• browsing
  history
  Audit your web
  browser
  Identify which
  programs
  start up
  automatically
  Download a
  tune-up utility
  Perform a disk
  cleanup
  Change the
  power settings
  to high
  performance
  Change the
  performance
  options
  Run
  troubleshooters…
  and maybe do a
  fresh start
  We’ve all seen the popups. Every single
  site now collects some form of cookies to
  “optimise performance,” even at the expense
  of your own. As a remedy, aim to routinely
  clear your cache at least every few months.
  Not all web browsers are created equal. If
  you’re experiencing lag time, try switching to
  see if loading speeds improve.
  Windows 10 task manager is your best friend
  here. It lets you see which programs run when
  you boot up and the amount of RAM needed
  to power them. Right-click on any needy
  applications to have them run on command
  only.
  PCMag recommends running a vetted thirdparty system to speedup and cleanup utilities
  on Windows 10. Just beware of downloads
  making unrealistic claims. Many are malicious
  and can compromise your security.
  You don’t need every file on your computer. The
  Disk Cleanup feature flags applications and
  files you haven’t used in some time, freeing up
  space for your most important programs.
  It may use a little more energy, but a high
  performance power setting can really speed
  things along. Find the setting by going to app’s
  System > Power & Sleep > Additional Power >
  Show Additional Plans > High Performance.
  Go to Settings App > Troubleshoot. You
  have the option to do this manually or
  automatically. You can also visit the Control
  Panel > Security > Maintenance > Start
  Maintenance. Still moving slowly? Try
  simply shutting down for a few minutes and
  restarting. (That last bit of advice is a cliché for
  a reason!)
  From the start menu search box, type “adjust appearance.”
  Choose the overall best performance button, or just keep the
  effects you love most.
  Speed is a sign your system is optimal. With these minor
  adjustments, you can take matters into your own hands and
  make major performance improvements.