
Tips to improve PC performance in Windows - Microsoft Support
This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance. We recommend trying all the listed solutions as multiple factors can contribute to slow performance.
Defragment / optimize your data drives in Windows - Microsoft Support
You can change the schedule to Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or turn it off entirely, set it up to increase the frequency if it misses optimization three times, and select which drives the schedule applies to.
USB and SD storage media – ReadyBoost with a SD card or a flash drive
Like its predecessor Windows Vista, Windows 7 provides the Windows ReadyBoost function to provide Netbooks or older PC systems with more memory. You can use non-volatile flash memory such as …
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.
Tips for improving Excel's performance - Microsoft Support
We improved Excel’s memory allocation with Large Address Aware Excel, increased copy/paste speed, undo, conditional formatting, cell editing and selection, scrolling, filtering, file open, and programmability.
PC is charging slowly or discharging while it’s plugged in
Learn about things you can try to fix things if your Windows 10 PC is plugged in and charging slowly or discharging.
10 tips to help improve your wireless network - Microsoft Support
So if you place a router near an outside wall you end up broadcasting half of your wireless signals to the outside world. Many routers, however, come with removable antennas.
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the …
Change the OneDrive sync app upload or download rate
Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Sync and back up tab, and expand …
USB and SD storage media – ReadyBoost with a SD card or a flash drive
Like its predecessor Windows Vista, Windows 7 provides the Windows ReadyBoost function to provide Netbooks or older PC systems with more memory. You can use non-volatile flash memory such as …