Stop the Computer Freeze and Keep on Working

This meant more time on the computer, but if you experience a computer freeze, you’re not getting much done.

The pandemic hit and most of us were forced to work from home.  Whether you need to use your computer to help you get your job done or handle the daily shopping you want to do, you’ll want to take some actions to make sure your computer stops freezing up and is available to you at all times.

Install a Performance Enhancer

While you might think that a performance enhancer is a bad thing, and in sports, it can be, having one for your computer is a good thing. The right tool can help stop the computer freeze you’ve been having. One that could work great for you is called System Mechanic. This product improves performance and troubleshoots the root causes of your problems.

How Many Tabs do You Have Open?

Your computer only has so much RAM (Random Access Memory) and the more tabs you have open the more you’re draining this memory. If you have too many tabs open, you will have a sluggish computer that might freeze. If you must have several tabs open at the same time, use tools that can help. One such tool is called BarTab Lite X which is made for Firefox or you can use Great Suspender in Chrome.

Do You Know All of the Programs on the Computer?

Some of the apps you’ve installed on your computer may have brought friends along with them. These friends are likely programs you don’t use and might never use. Go through your list of programs and begin to delete items you don’t know and never use. Be sure not to delete any of the system software that’s needed to make your computer operate properly.

Delete the Add-Ons to Your Web Brower

Your computer may appear to run slowly only when you use a specific web browser. This could be due to the add-ons that you don’t need. Uninstall some of these items, that are truly only spyware in disguise, and see if your browser will operate more efficiently for you. This could make a huge difference in the use of your computer when using this browser.

Review Your Startup Programs

The process of the startup programs of your computer is an important part of the experience you have with it. You want to make sure your computer starts quickly, opens to the pages you want to see, and gives you an easy experience. This begins with the startup. Many programs want to put themselves into your startup process when you load them but they don’t need to do this.

When Was the Last Time a Virus Scanner was Used?

You could have a computer freeze because you’ve had a nasty virus sitting in your computer just waiting to pounce. Viruses are programs, just like the apps you use every day, but they are made to cause harm to your computer. Some of these viruses are made to unleash on your computer at a specified time and date rather than as soon as they are loaded into your computer.

While You’re At it…

If you run a virus scan on your computer, you should also run a malware scanner at the same time. Malware stands for Malicious Software and just like a virus, it’s made to do harm to and slow down your computer. You want to avoid a computer freeze and this can be done by performing a malware can at the same time as your virus scan.

Delete Cookies and Clear the Cache

Your browser stores information regarding previous searches to help you when you search for the same web pages again. These items are found in the cookies and cache of your computer. Clear these items out and let your browser be fresh and ready to go. You’ll be amazed at the additional speed you can enjoy when you perform this simple action on a monthly basis and allow the browser to feel clean and new.

Enjoy Time Without the Computer Freeze

You never want your computer to freeze up and stop working. This seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. If you have the right tools and clean up your computer regularly, you won’t have any trouble with a computer that freezes often. You need this tool to get your job done now that you’re working from home, and with these tips and tools, you’ll be the most efficient member of your team.