This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance. We recommend trying all the listed solutions as multiple factors can contribute to slow performance.

Learn how to use Manage and Optimize Drives to keep your disk and data drives defragmented and at top performance in Windows.

Learn how to extend your PC's battery life using battery saver and other power-saving tips for Windows.

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.

Are you having problems with your wireless network? The following tips and tricks may help improve the performance of your network.

Optimize your virtual desktop experience If Teams can't connect to your physical device while you're using a virtual desktop, you’ll see a message saying Not optimized in the top right corner.

Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the …

Microsoft Edge proactively takes steps to minimize resource usage when your device is under pressure to keep your device running smoothly. One way Microsoft Edge does this is by putting tabs to sleep …

For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app: Guided walkthrough in Get Help

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.