Why Your Windows Laptop Is Slow (and How to Fix It)

Trim Your Startup Programs

Many applications set themselves to run the moment you boot up your computer, hogging RAM and CPU power. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), go to the Startup tab, and disable anything you do not need immediately. This often provides the biggest performance boost.

Manage Storage and Updates

Windows performs best when the hard drive has at least 15% free space. Clear out temporary files using the 'Disk Cleanup' tool. Additionally, ensure your system is fully updated, as newer patches often contain optimizations that make the operating system run more efficiently on older hardware.