Author: By Justice Okamgba

This article explains practical ways to speed up an old laptop, from uninstalling unnecessary programmes and cleaning dust to upgrading hardware like SSDs and RAM, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes

For many people, an old laptop can feel frustratingly slow. Programmes take forever to load, web browsing is sluggish, and even simple tasks can become a test of patience. While replacing your laptop is one option, there are effective ways to breathe new life into an older machine. Experts in hardware and software suggest, on Quora, a combination of cleaning, upgrading, and optimising your system to improve performance.

Hardware Consultant Martin Hancock at Dell emphasised the role of hardware upgrades in speeding up an older laptop.

“You could try adding more memory and swapping out any storage for high-speed SSD drives. If your Central Processing Unit is mounted in a socket, you may be able to replace it with a newer model, and this goes for the graphics card as well. Some high-end laptops will have upgradable graphics modules and Wi-Fi cards too,” he said.