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Lab 2.1 Improving Computer Performance

The document describes a laboratory activity aimed at improving computer performance. The activity involves uninstalling unnecessary software, checking for viruses and spyware, limiting startup programs, and eliminating unnecessary visual effects to enhance performance. Steps are provided to uninstall software, scan for malware, disable startup programs, and customize visual performance settings. The conclusion is that the student can now better manage their computer's performance by editing settings to suit their school and gaming needs.

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Lab 2.1 Improving Computer Performance

The document describes a laboratory activity aimed at improving computer performance. The activity involves uninstalling unnecessary software, checking for viruses and spyware, limiting startup programs, and eliminating unnecessary visual effects to enhance performance. Steps are provided to uninstall software, scan for malware, disable startup programs, and customize visual performance settings. The conclusion is that the student can now better manage their computer's performance by editing settings to suit their school and gaming needs.

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Name: John Gabriel S.

Medel Section: CPE32S2


Date Performed:
Date Submitted:
Instructor: Mr. Mon Arjay Malbog

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO.


Improving Computer Performance

1. Objective(s):
The activity aims to demonstrate and introduce how to improve the computer performance
2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The students shall be able to:
1. Apply different task to improve the performance of a computer
 Uninstall unnecessary software
 Check for spyware and viruses
 Limit the programs at startup
 Eliminate unnecessary visual
2. Document all the activities done on their desktop/laptop

3. Discussion
At some point, both machines will encounter slower speeds. The way your PC responds to these
changes as software becomes more challenging will have a significant effect on its results. The operating
system you're using, as well as whether or not you've opted to update to Windows 10, will make a
significant difference.

Although there are some changes you can make to your laptop to make it run quicker, there are some
enhancements that are more cost-effective and simple to implement. These small changes do not seem
to speed up your computer's output, but when combined, they will allow you to keep your PC running for
years.
There are also several types of software available that can help you to get rid of old files while locating
applications that you don’t use often and may want to uninstall. These programs can also alert you to
files and software that may be the causes for a slow computer and may ultimately be worth deleting.

4. Resources:
Laptop /Desktop Computer with Windows Operating System
5. Procedure:
I. Improve Computer Speed and its Overall Performance.
 Uninstall unnecessary software - Remove them from your computer and free up disk space

1. Click on the "Start" button and visit the “All apps” menu (Paste your screenshot below)
2. Here you can view a list of the applications you have installed - and the ones you haven’t
(Paste your screenshot below)

3. Once you find the program you want to uninstall, right-click on the icon to see the "Options"
menu. (Paste your screenshot below)

Similarly, From Control Panel, select Programs and Features. In the resulting dialog box, review
the list of installed applications, then right-click each unwanted application and select
Uninstall/Change, as pictured below.
 Check for spyware and viruses
4. Open Windows Defender (Windows Defender Security Center or Windows Security)
Watch the video to access it link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH0xdWpckZY
(Paste your screenshot below)

5. Click Scan.
(Paste your screenshot below)
6. Consider installing two types of software for computer performance monitoring. Malware
cleanup programs can solve lagging or blatant issues with speed or popups. However, you
should also look into applications that offer ongoing protection and run in the background.
Again, keep in mind that these antivirus programs take up space, so you want to choose one
that is designed not to affect performance.
(Paste your screenshot below if you have Third-party programs)

 Limit the programs at startup


In a similar manner, you can choose which programs run when your computer starts up. The
Task Manager in Windows 10 has been modified to make it easy to figure out what you want
running in the background and what you should launch on your own.
7. Open Task Manager. To access Task Manager, press Ctrl-Shift-Esc.
(Paste your screenshot below)

8. What are the things you can see when you open the task manager?

- Process
- Performance
- App History
- Startup
- Users
- Details
- Services
9. In the Task Manager dialog box, select the Startup tab, right-click any unnecessary applets,
and select Disable
(Paste your screenshot below)

 Eliminate unnecessary visual

10. Control Panel, select System,


(Paste your screenshot below)
11. Click Advanced System Settings.
(Paste your screenshot below)

12. In the resulting System Properties dialog box,


(Paste your screenshot below)

13. In the Performance area, click the Settings button.


(Paste your screenshot below)
14. At this juncture, you might be tempted to select the button labeled Adjust for best
performance. (Paste your screenshot below)

15. But advisable to resist this impulse. Instead, select the Custom option and uncheck all of the
available boxes except Show thumbnails instead of icons and Smooth edges of screen
fonts; and then click OK, OK, as shown at the top of the next column.
(Paste your screenshot below)
6. Conclusion:
What conclusion can you make based on the activity? (2 paragraph)

I can conclude based on this laboratory activity that I can edit and manage how my computer performs. I
can adjust things that I know that can affect the performance of my computer. Especially for me, I want my
pc to be used for school purposes while also playing games. Now I can adjust the settings to have the
best performance compatible for both my needs.

Honor Pledge for Activity


“I affirm that I shall not give or receive any unauthorized help on this activity and that all work shall be my
own.”

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