Yesterday, I wasted so much time converting files. This morning I wanted to start fresh and figure out what was wrong, before seeing a technician.
So I'll list in here some search results:
And here is a great article which I will read and take notes:
How-To
How to speed up your laptop without spending a dime
There's nothing more disappointing than an agonizingly slow laptop. If you're looking to speed things up, here's how to do it without spending your hard-earned cash.
If your Windows PC is running slowly, there are some solutions you can try to help make it run better. Here are the tips in order of what you should try to fix the problem. To get more information about each tip, use the Tips to improve PC performance link at the bottom of this topic.
Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers.
Restart your PC and open only the apps you need.
Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance.
Make sure the system is managing the page file size.
Check for low disk space and free up space.
Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.
Pause OneDrive syncing.
Disable unnecessary startup programs.
Check for and remove viruses and malware.
Restore your PC from a system restore point.
Tips to improve performance in Windows
Steps I took: I checked my windows 10 and it was up to date. Then as usual I am offered to switch to windows 11. I searched once again about that and what would be different. I love PCWorld (was it used to be PC Magazine?) and I trust their opinion
5 reasons to switch to Windows 11 (and 5 reasons not to)
Will your PC even run Windows 11?
Quite frankly, the transition to Windows 11 has always been surrounded by a “will they or won’t they approach” to Windows 11’s hardware requirements. For a while, the restrictions that Microsoft put on the available supported processors made Windows 11 desirable; no one likes being told that they can’t upgrade, especially when they’ve paid good money for an existing PC. Then there were the exceptions, and the workarounds. In the end, the hassle of upgrading an older PC to Windows 11 might make some people ride out Windows 10 until they get a new PC.
No one, least of all Microsoft, wants PC users to be hacked. But it’s to Microsoft’s credit that no major exploit really plagued Windows 10 or Windows 11.
My take: so it's not necessary to upgrade to Windows 11, until I buy a new one.
