4 super-simple ways to make your computer start faster

Even if you keep your computer virus-free and abstain from downloading dubious programs, it'll eventually stop booting up as quickly as it used to. But don’t worry, there are a few easy fixes you can do to make your Mac or PC start up almost as fast as when you first took it out of the box.

1. Keep your desktop clean

One of the easiest ways to hasten your boot time is to clean up your desktop. The more files, photos, folders and programs you keep on your desktop, the more your computer will have to load right out of the gate. You might think your desktop is just another folder but unlike other folders, everything on it loads as part of your computer's boot sequence, which can strain your RAM and slow down the whole process, especially if your computer is a bit on the older side. Read more...