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Windows Central
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Mauro Huculak

10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Windows 11 PC running longer — reduce slowdowns and reclaim performance

Windows 11 maintenance.

On Windows 11, performing basic maintenance can help extend the lifespan of your computer. In this guide, I outline (several) practical ways to keep your device running reliably for years to come.

Computer hardware is no longer getting cheaper. System memory prices continue to increase with no sign of slowing, storage costs are climbing, and even entry-level computers now cost significantly more than they did just a few years ago. Replacing a perfectly usable device has become an expensive decision rather than a routine upgrade.

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