Speeding up a slow computer at home in Amersfoort and the province of Utrecht
Does the computer start slowly or do programs respond sluggishly? I make it faster again.
Common causes
- Too many programs start automatically. I leave only the necessary ones switched on.
- The computer is almost full. I clear out old and unneeded files.
- Updates have been left undone. I bring Windows and everything else up to date.
- Not enough memory. I check whether extra memory can be added and whether it is worth it.
- An old, slow hard drive. A new, fast drive (an SSD) often makes a big difference.
- Programs running unnoticed in the background and slowing the computer down.
What I do
- Look: where exactly is the slowness? When starting up, on the internet or when opening programs?
- Clear out: temporary files and programs you do not use.
- Adjust: I switch off programs that do not need to start by themselves.
- Update: Windows and other software.
- Advise: I tell you honestly whether a new drive or extra memory is worth it.
What you can expect
Most computers are clearly faster after a few hours’ work. A very old laptop, more than ten years old, I cannot always make like new. I will tell you that honestly too. Not fixed, no fee: if it does not get faster, you pay nothing.
Service area
I visit you at home in Amersfoort and across the rest of the province of Utrecht. There is no call-out charge in Amersfoort. Elsewhere in the province of Utrecht there is a €15 call-out charge. I usually visit on a Saturday. We agree a time together.
What does it cost?
| Service | One-off | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| One-off help or a lesson at homeComputer, printer, internet, phone or a lesson. Not fixed, no fee. No call-out charge in Amersfoort, elsewhere in the province of Utrecht a €15 call-out charge. | €12.25 per quarter hour in the first hour, then €9.75 per quarter hour. Minimum 45 minutes. | NoneWith ongoing support you pay €8.75 per quarter hour, including the first hour. |
No travel costs in Amersfoort. Elsewhere in the province of Utrecht there is a €15 travel charge. I usually visit on Saturdays. You always know the price in advance. See all prices
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Shall we get acquainted?
Leave your phone number and I will call you back. The first call is free and there is no obligation.
I visit you at home anywhere in the province of Utrecht, usually on a Saturday. Questions afterwards? With ongoing support you simply send me an email.