Upgrades and performance

Adding RAM or an SSD, which laptops can still be upgraded, and how to make a slow machine faster with settings and cleanups before spending money.

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   Why is my laptop suddenly so slow?

   A sudden slowdown is usually something specific: a nearly full drive, too many programs starting with Windows, a heavy background task like an update or sync...

   Upgrades and performanceMarcus Hale10d agoStaff answer

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   Can I upgrade the RAM or SSD in my laptop?

   Sometimes. Many Windows laptops let you swap the SSD and often the RAM, but plenty of thin models solder the memory or the drive to the board, and recent Macs...

   Upgrades and performanceInes Calder11d agoStaff answer

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