Basic Troubleshooting for System Performance Issues

1. Check for high CPU or memory usage:
   • Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.
   • Go to the Processes tab and sort by CPU or Memory usage to see which applications are consuming resources.
2. End unnecessary tasks:
   • Select the high-usage process and click End Task.
   • Be cautious not to close critical system processes.
3. Check for updates:
   • Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
   • Click Check for updates and install any pending updates.
4. Run Disk Cleanup:
   • Open the Start Menu and search for Disk Cleanup.
   • Select the drive you want to clean and follow the prompts to remove unnecessary files.
5. Reboot your computer to refresh the system.

How to Clear Browser Cache

1. Microsoft Edge:
   • Open Edge and click on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner.
   • Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
   • Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
   • Select Cached images and files and any other data you wish to clear.
   • Click Clear now.
2. Google Chrome:
   • Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner.
   • Select Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
   • Choose the time range and select Cached images and files.
   • Click Clear data.
3. Mozilla Firefox:
   • Open Firefox and click on the three-line menu at the top-right corner.
   • Select Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
   • Click Clear Data, select Cached Web Content, and click Clear.