Is your computer running slow or unresponsive?
Restart it.
Why does it work? Your computer works hard all day. At the end of the day, how many tabs are you closing out? How many tabs do you close during the day? You closed them BUT there are still crumbs of work left behind that are dragging down the system. When you reboot your computer, every single program and process ends as the power leaves your computer during the restart process. Once your computer starts back up, you have a clean slate of sorts and, more often than not, a faster, better working computer.
Three ways to restart your computer:
- Select the windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Select the power icon. Select "Restart".
- Press Ctrl + Atl + Del on the keyboard. A screen containing several options will appear. Select the power icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Select "Restart".
- If the computer is frozen or unresponsive: Perform a hardware reboot by pressing and holding the power button until the computer powers down. Wait 30 seconds, then press the power button to turn your computer back on. NOTE: Only use this method if your computer is frozen or unresponsive.