In the modern world, having an integrated IT solution is essential to a smooth-running business, and having the best in business IT support will help you do that.

Have a clear planIf you understand what you are looking for from your IT support service, you’ll be able to make the most out of it.

Perhaps you need specific assistance over the next six months with an Office 365 migration for your organisation?

Or perhaps a more ongoing set of managed IT services for your employees?

Having a clear plan going in will be invaluable, and Rapid IT is always ready to have that conversation, to best understand your needs.

Be preciseThis is especially important when engaging in PC troubleshooting.

Technology is amazing these days, we have come leaps and bounds from where we were even just 5 years ago, but like with anything, age and degradation can pose some issues.Here are 5 simple tips to speed up your slow computer:1.

Perform a hard drive defragmentationPerforming a simple defrag of your computers storage device will help to ensure all the data you have accumulated over the years is sorted back into an easy-to-read state for your device, which will help to improve its read speed.2.

Reduce the number of startup applicationsWe all know the common problem of booting up your computer only to be met with window after window of applications starting up, which can have a heavy impact on your boot time.

By pressing Ctrl+Alt+Dlt you can access the Task Manager which will allow you to disable any unnecessary programs that are set to boot up when you turn on your computer.3.

Turn off visual effectsNewer versions of Windows sure do look pretty as they come complete with a host of animations and effects to make the user experience more pleasant.

If you are experiencing issues with your computer speed though, it may be worthwhile disabling some of these features for the sake of improved performance.4.

One annoying trend in the computing industry is the way that brand new parts become slower over time, eventually breaking down in what feels like no time at all.

This results in you having to spend even more money on computer parts.

With this in mind, here are a few simple IT support tips that can help you get the most out of your PC’s lifecycle.Restart it often“Turn it off and on again” might sound like a fairly stereotypical response when it comes to tech support, but it’s important to note that this didn’t come from nowhere.

By having your computer on for days or even weeks at a time, you’re significantly damaging the speed at which it can effectively run.

A restart will clear your PC’s cache, reset the RAM and get your computer back to its optimal speed in no time at all.Dust your computerFor some people, this isn’t an easy solution, as you might be using a laptop or a desktop that is hard to take apart.

If possible, you should try and get inside your PC in order to clear out any dust that might have built up over the years.