3 tips to improve your computer’s startup time and increase your productivity

A computer that takes a long time to boot is actually a waste of time. Whether for work or play, that computer that takes a few minutes to boot up and even stress you out – even if you take the time to drink coffee or make a sandwich. One of the solutions to speed up booting is to use an SSD.

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For those still not using SSD machines, Camilo Stefanelli, responsible for Compaq in Brazil, guarantees that small practices can help reduce boot times, provide greater efficiency and speed in other tasks, and extend the life of the equipment. “The first step is to have a quality machine and adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations, because some operations can only be performed by expert technicians. But there are simple actions that can make your Compaq experience even more enjoyable and long-lasting.”

1. Optimize your startup programs and take some precautions with your antivirus

For greater agility when turning on the computer, an important tip is to remove the automatic start of unnecessary programs – even when you install them, when there is usually a default option to include them in the list of applications that start this way. In order to avoid this accident, it is sufficient for the user to access the “Program launch” tab and leave activated only the most necessary, such as antivirus, video drivers and some other software that he considers absolutely necessary.

As for the antivirus, Camilo also emphasizes the importance of keeping it up-to-date. “Antivirus is an important tool in the fight against malware and spyware, which is responsible for system startup delays. So by keeping your antivirus up to date, the tendency is that these unwanted programs don’t take up space or interfere with startup”.

2. Check the optimal memory capacity of your computer

In general, it is recommended that every computer has at least 4 GB of RAM so that data can be processed at a good speed. If the machine has difficulty running more than one program at the same time or even takes a long time to initialize, the advice is to check this capacity and, if necessary, invest in this component.

For routine, traditional use, 4 GB of RAM is usually sufficient. With this configuration, the user should have no problems, for example, browsing the Internet, watching videos and accessing their social networks. However, if your computer is having trouble running certain applications—especially heavy ones—it may be time to seek out a professional who can recommend and install more RAM.

3. SSDs usually solve most slowness problems

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Many computers still use HDD as a storage location, but this technology has many limitations, especially in terms of data speed and security. On the other hand, SSDs — which, in addition to storing data, help process them — can be considered one of the best ways to improve machine performance and increase system speed without having to invest in a new computer. This component is probably the one that will best solve Windows startup bottlenecks and crashes, especially if the operating system is installed on it.

“Users who want to improve their computer’s boot speed should definitely consider installing a solid state drive (SSD), which is very easy to make and significantly improves the overall performance of the machines. For those looking for a new machine, it’s even better to buy one that already comes with this component, such as Compaq laptops,” says Camilo.

Although simple, in this case Camilo suggests that the installation be done by a reliable specialist who is already used to performing this type of service. “An SSD with a storage capacity of 120GB should be enough to bring big performance gains. Users who need a lot of space to archive their data can also look for larger options, up to 1 TB.”

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