Although the features of Windows 10 and the new features that Windows 11 brings are very well optimized, there are several tools you use every day that may be affecting your team's performance. 🖥️

For example, CPU and RAM usage are likely to spike for a number of reasons, one of the most common being: simultaneous use of several heavy applications. 😰

What you may not know is that some of those programs are the most basic and could cause problems Performance issues on your PC. Do you know what they might be? If you're still not sure, don't worry, we'll tell you! 😊

Here's a complete list of what could be slowing down your computer and what you can do to stop it. continue to operate without affecting speed. 🚀

Startup apps

On Windows, there are applications that start automatically when you turn on your PC, which demands more resources, so When you start using the equipment, you already notice a drop in performanceThis commonly happens when too many apps accumulate over time.

Many programs come set up to run automatically, so you may have to several running in the background without you realizing itThe idea is to disable those that are not necessary. ❌

You can do it by going to Configuration and then to Applications>StartThere you'll find a list of the apps that launch when you turn on your computer. Disable those that are not so important and that's it! The more programs you have at startup, the longer your device to boot and its performance could also be affected. ⚡

Outdated applications

You probably have tools that no longer work properly, known as “buggy”Specifically, they are those that become slow and unstable due to their incompatibility with updates or operating systems current. 🔄

If for some reason you installed a program from a while ago just because you like it and it's no longer available or is simply obsolete, it's best to uninstall it. These cases often cause a draining unnecessary performance. ❗

The most worrying thing is that most of these apps are usually downloaded from unknown sources, which increases the risk of introducing malware that could harm your PC. Furthermore, it's vital keep everything up to date to avoid vulnerabilities. 🔒

Browsers

You might think that browsers are among the last things that would affect your performance, but in reality, they are among the most demanding. When you open Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Firefox or Microsoft Edge, everything works fine… until you start opening too many tabs and using them at the same time. 🔍

Each tab acts as an independent process, which means the more tabs you have open, the more RAM you'll need. Plus, these pages must also support heavy web applications that require multiple operations at the same time. ☁️

And not only that, cookies, data collection and other functions that are required on each website, significantly impact performance. 📉

Being more aware of this can help you help optimize the tabs you use It's also recommended that you avoid saving multiple pages as homepages in your browser. Additionally, there are several settings you can adjust to improve your browser's efficiency. ⚙️

Browser extensions

Apart from the open tabs, there are browser extensions that can complicate the situation. If you are a user who uses many extensions often, it is good for you to know that can be detrimental to PC performance. ⚠️

Why are they a pain? Because they run in the background constantly, especially tools like the extension DeepSeek or other similar accessories. 🔌

Check from time to time the list of add-ons you have for delete the ones you don't use or deactivate them when you don't need them. ✔️

Widgets

Widgets are great and can be useful in many situations, but they may not be the best for system performance. The problem is that they already come with many activated by default in Windows 11 And if your computer doesn't have advanced specifications, they can affect performance. ☁️

Applications such as real-time weather, news, updates and everything necessary of this type, demand more system resources. 📈

You have two options: disable them by right-clicking on the taskbar and going to Taskbar Settings > Taskbar Items > Widgets, or remove them completely if your device has low RAM and that's causing you problems. 🛑

Video game platforms

If you love playing on PC, you probably have platforms like Steam, Epic Games or Origin, as they are essential for run the games purchased in their respective stores. 🎮

Normally, these platforms need to start automatically when you turn on your PC, but may require a large amount of RAM Because their processes are more complex and need to remain active to function properly. 🛠️

It's not recommended to remove these applications; instead, you should disable them from the initial startup and start them running manually when you need them. Another thing important is disable automatic updates. ⚙️

Antivirus Programs

Of course, to protect yourself from any malware or hacker attacks, it is essential to have a good antivirus, since This will increase your cybersecurity. 🛡️

Despite being relatively simple applications, they also require a good amount of RAM because they perform several processes at the same time, although this depends on the type of antivirus you have installed. 🔍

It is not correct to uninstall it just for performance, but you should check the settings to see if it is possible. limit some unnecessary functions that run in the background. 📉

If your antivirus is consuming excessive performance, consider switching to another one that offers the same protection but isn't as hardware-intensive. 🔄

Now that you're more informed, it might be time to review all the app settings on your Windows 10 PC or Windows 11. This way, performance should improve by avoiding having so many active operations. 🌟