WINDOWS PC SPEED-UP CHECKLIST
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1. Disable startup apps (Task Manager > Startup)
2. Update Windows + drivers
3. Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr) / Storage Sense
4. Uninstall unused programs
5. Disable visual effects for performance
6. Check disk health (chkdsk / CrystalDiskInfo)
7. Scan for malware (Defender full scan)
8. Disable background apps (Settings > Privacy)
9. Defrag HDD (not SSD)
10. Add RAM / switch to SSD if it's still slow