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You can save a lot of time by working with a fast computer. Adding more RAM or using the latest high speed CPU, will definitely boost your computer speed, but this can be expensive. However, the computer speed can also be boosted significantly by making small changes in your computer setup.

Some of the simple tasks which can boost your computer speed are:

1. Uninstall any software applications including games which are not used every week. These may take up a lot of hard disk space and computer memory

2. Run disk cleanup and delete all unused files. Also run the disk defragmenter.

3. Check for disk errors, the HDD will be checked the next time the computer is started. This can take a 10-20 minutes.

4. Delete all cookies and temporary internet files cached on your computer. (Go to Internet Explorer -- Tools) . Deleting temporary internet files could take some time, if you do not clear your cache regularly. Also delete all history files.

5. Empty your recycle bin regularly . Also delete unused icons and shortcuts from your taskbar , desktop and other places.