Whether you rely on your laptop for work or leisure, you don’t want to deal with sluggish speeds and freezing programs. A number of factors play into speed, and over time, Apple^® products will slow down. This isn’t a permanent issue, however. There are many ways to improve laptop speed, many of which you can do at home. Staying on top of these will help you get the most from your device.

How to Improve Your Laptop’s Speed

1. Clean Your Hard Drive

Over time, data that fill up your hard drive will eventually slow down your computer. Software and the operating system (OS) on your Apple products require hard drive space to operate. When there isn’t enough space, the laptop will run more slowly. To resolve slow speeds, go through your hard drive and remove files you don’t need or reach out to a computer repair store. If you don’t want to delete files, purchase an external hard drive to back up the data.

2. Update the OS

One of the primary purposes of OS updates for Apple products is to improve the speed, which is why you need to stay up to date on laptop upgrades. Go to the “App Store” on your laptop, click on the “Updates” tab, and see if you’re up to date. If you’re not, you can easily upgrade with the click up a button. To avoid repeat issues, turn on auto updates.

3. Upgrade Hardware

Sometimes, computer parts will slow down with age, in which case you’ll need to replace or upgrade them. Apple repair professionals can offer a number of hardware products to increase speed, which is often adding more memory via the RAM or expanding hard drive space. If your laptop is slowing down due to video processing issues, you may need a new video card. Turn to an expert for advice, so you can make the right purchase.

If you’re ready to upgrade your Apple products to improve your laptop’s speed, turn to Experimax Canton OH. Serving the Stark County, OH, area, they offer comprehensive repair services for MacBook^® laptops, iPhone^® devices, and iPad^® tablets. They also carry an extensive inventory of new and pre-owned laptops that you can explore on their website. Call (330) 409-7005 to speak with their staff.