Computer Problems?

Slow computers are frustrating!  There are many reasons your old PC may be struggling to keep up with modern day tasks.  Your operating system has to manage the resources of your computer (memory, drive space, processing power) between all the programs that are running on it. There are numerous  things that may be slowing your computer down, but it usually comes down to your PC’s resources being used inefficiently.

Just a few of the items that can slow you down

• Not enough RAM (Random Access Memory)
  • • This memory is akin to your brain’s conciseness. If you can juggle all the tasks you have to keep track of from memory you’re pretty fast.  When you can’t you start to write things down to keep track of them and that slows you down.
• Running out of disk drive space (HDD or SSD)
  • • Writing stuff down is your storage drive.  It’s slower because you have to both write and read it to use that information.  Running out of notepad space is never good.
• Old, failing or fragmented hard drive
  • • One major issue is old, failing mechanical drives.  Upgrading to SSD is an affordable way to extend the life of your PC while making it faster too.
• Too many background or startup programs
  • • Simple machines work better.  Regular file maintenance makes for happy users.
• Missing Windows or driver updates
  • • Nearly every update is a security or stability fix.  Unpatched systems expose you to hackers and system crashes.
• Malware or viruses
  • • The best AV solutions are actually called EDR (Endpoint detection and response) and use AI based detection.  We recommend Sentinel One.  Call us for licensing.

   

The skilled techs at Gretna IT can diagnose what’s causing your pc issues to solve the root of the problem and get you back to full speed again.

With over 15 years in business we can help with all your desktop, laptop and server needs