# Optimizing Computer Performance: Tips and Tricks

**URL:** <https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194>\
**Category:** IT Support\
**Created:** [March 30, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194 "2024-03-30T14:57:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![romeo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e99b99/32.png) [@romeo](https://running-remote.discourse.group/u/romeo)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194/1 "2024-04-02T14:57:11Z")

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Let’s discuss optimizing computer performance. What strategies should we consider?

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**Author:** ![Sen\_Aldo\_Gorczany](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Sen\_Aldo\_Gorczany](https://running-remote.discourse.group/u/Sen_Aldo_Gorczany)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194/2 "2024-03-31T14:57:11Z")

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We should start by removing unnecessary startup programs and clearing temporary files.

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**Author:** ![ailene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@ailene](https://running-remote.discourse.group/u/ailene)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194/3 "2024-03-31T14:57:11Z")

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Indeed. Additionally, optimizing system settings and upgrading hardware can improve performance.

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**Author:** ![Inocencia\_Schamberge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inocencia\_Schamberge](https://running-remote.discourse.group/u/Inocencia_Schamberge)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194/4 "2024-04-01T14:57:11Z")

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Regular disk cleanup and defragmentation can also help maintain optimal performance.

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**Author:** ![Merrill\_Cassin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/runningremotedemo/user_avatar/running-remote.discourse.group/merrill_cassin/32/79_2.png) [@Merrill\_Cassin](https://running-remote.discourse.group/u/Merrill_Cassin)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://running-remote.discourse.group/t/optimizing-computer-performance-tips-and-tricks/194/5 "2024-04-01T14:57:11Z")

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Agreed. Let’s educate users on best practices for maintaining their computers. Any other suggestions?