6 things you should remove from your computer right now!

Is your computer or laptop running a little slow? No you don’t have to immediately take it in to the IT store – you just need to give the little guy some much needed digital R&R.

Here are six things The Computer Guyz recommend you take off your computer straight away.

>> Documents on your Desktop

The number of items on your desktop directly reflects your mental state. But there’s another reason to sort files into folders. Computers actually slow down when you save too many docs to the main screen because they automatically generate previews for each and every one of them. Save those documents where they belong or, tuck them in a folder somewhere.

>> Old Operating Systems

Sure, software update prompts are annoying, but if you don’t update you could cause your computer to run super slow on an outdated and unsupported OS. So, the next time a new OS is up for download, do yourself a favour and click “OK.”

>> Any Duplicate Files

Yes, this task may feel really time-consuming, but it is less daunting than you think if you just find a reliable app that efficiently scans your machine for file dupes. How else would you know that you’ve actually got three copies of your family’s 2010 vacation to Thailand?

>> Old and Unused Apps

Tread very carefully here. If you haven’t used a program in over a year, that is probably a sign that it is just talking up unnecessary space on your computer or laptop.

>> Your Emails

Your goal: To achieve inbox zero. But it feels like you never ever have the time to sort and file. New plan – great a folder called “2015 Email” and put every message you received during that year in there. This will save you space and also make your archives more searchable.

>>Your Facebook Friends

Okay, so this one is not technically taking up space, but come on how good does it feel to shape your Facebook friends to only include people you genuinely care about? That random guy you met on that cruise 3 years ago – delete!

It’s time to put all those unwanted bits and bobs on your computer or laptop into the recycle bin!