A sluggish computer is one of the most common problems we see – and the good news is it is usually fixable. Before you replace your machine, try these steps.

Start by removing programs you no longer use and clearing out startup apps that launch with Windows. A full virus and malware scan often uncovers hidden culprits slowing things down. The single biggest upgrade for an older PC is swapping a mechanical hard drive for an SSD – it can make a five-year-old computer feel new. Adding RAM helps if you keep lots of tabs and apps open.

Still crawling? Bring it in for a professional tune-up – we will find the real bottleneck and fix it fast.