"If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you're running the most updated version of Windows (you'd be surprised how many folks' devices are several updates behind). But if you're up-to-date, there are other things you can do to optimize."
"Windows 11 can identify large files, unused apps, and system files that can be safely deleted. This is a good place to start when optimizing your disk space. Here's how to access these tools: 1. Click the Start button > Settings2. System > Storage3. Scroll down to "Cleanup recommendations" This will bring up temporary files in your Downloads folder and the Recycle Bin. Nuking these files can free up several GB of disk space."
A cluttered desktop and accumulated temporary files can slow a Windows PC and cause operational quirks and slower boot times. Keeping Windows fully updated is the primary way to maintain smooth performance, and built-in utilities can help free disk space by removing temporary, cached, or unused system files. Windows 11's Cleanup recommendations identify large files, unused apps, and system files safe for deletion and present temporary files in Downloads and the Recycle Bin. Deleting these items can free several gigabytes, but important files in Downloads should be reviewed before removal. These utilities aid optimization but are not substitutes for major repairs.
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