Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do

Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do

A slow laptop is one of the most common tech support calls we receive at Microsmith in Newport. The good news is that most cases are fixable — and often same-day.

Common Reasons Your Laptop Is Slow

• Too many startup programmes — software that loads on boot drags everything down
• Full or near-full hard drive — Windows and macOS need breathing room to operate
• Old hard drive (HDD) — upgrading to an SSD is the single biggest performance boost you can make
• Not enough RAM — especially noticeable when switching between apps or using a browser with many tabs
• Malware or background processes — rogue software consuming CPU and memory
• Overheating — a laptop that throttles itself due to heat will feel painfully slow

What We Do

When you bring your laptop to Microsmith, we run a full diagnostic to pinpoint the cause. Common fixes include SSD upgrades, RAM upgrades, thermal paste replacement, malware removal, and OS optimisation. We offer a free quote before any work begins so there are no surprises.

Serving Newport, Gwent & Cwmbran

Based in Newport, we provide fast laptop repair and tech support across Gwent and Cwmbran. Same-day service is available on most upgrades.