When a computer first gets going, it launches an array of applications and processes that you may or may not really need right away. A good place to start is with startup programs and services. While you’re waiting to upgrade your PCs, spend some time trying to improve the performance of existing systems. But you should evaluate older technology to determine if you have productivity problems related to them and devise a plan for updating systems as soon as your work from home mandate finally ends. This doesn’t mean you have to replace every first-generation Windows 10 PC right away, and especially not while your staff is required to work from home. If you’re not keeping pace, they’ll have an edge on you.

They shouldn’t be, and neither should you, because aggressive competitors are always looking for technology that will give them an edge. Strangely, 95 percent said they are still satisfied with their current IT solutions despite this dissatisfaction in quality. In fact, studies show that many settle for IT that “under delivers,” resulting in increased costs, productivity loss, and diminished quality of work for those polled. Yes, you might have all Windows 10 PCs by now (you should if you use PCs at all), but you might have been missing out on better performance. Unfortunately, too many small- and mid-sized business (SMB) owners invest in computer gear that may or may not be doing a great job for them. The first step in any PC improvement process is to assess your situation so you know what to change. Here are five ways to quickly tune up your Windows 10 PCs before you and your team have to hunker down and start working remotely:

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