Few people want to start the New Year with non-working, constantly slowing down equipment. The editors of NEWS.am Tech present to your attention some tips on what can be done with smartphones, laptops and other devices to ensure their more stable operation in 2024.

1. Organize your digital space

Start by decluttering your digital world. Remove all unnecessary files and unused applications from your smartphone, tablet or laptop and clean up your desktop. This will help improve the performance of the device and make it easier to search and find the files you need.

2. Update your operating system and applications

Make sure your operating system and frequently used applications are up to date. Manufacturers regularly release updates with performance improvements, bug fixes, and new features. Regular software updates not only improve device performance, but also security.

3. Optimize your launchers

If your laptop or computer takes a long time to boot, check which programs start automatically at startup and disable unnecessary ones. On Windows, you can use Task Manager, and on Mac, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.

4. Check for malware and viruses

Run an antivirus scan of your device to search for possible viruses and malware. Virus programs can slow down your system and put your data at risk.

5. Free up storage space

Not enough storage space? Delete old files, move large media files to an external drive, and clear your browser cache. This will not only help free up space for new files, but will also improve the performance of the device.