Starting to get VERY irritated at this site now...

[Slaphppy7]

How is for hogging memory? I gotta make this Toshiba last as long as possible, and drives me nuts when it runs slow

It's the fastest browser I've tried, no memory-hogging....give it a try

 

[Slaphppy7]

How old is the Toshiba? When is the last time you defragged? What AV program do you use?

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

How old is the Toshiba? When is the last time you defragged? What AV program do you use?

Ty for the advice! I will give Brave a try then


1. I don't know, it's one my bro had stopped using after upgrading, and gave to me when my old Lenovo died. Several years. I'm fond of Toshiba because the first lappy I had was a Toshiba, and it was robust and lasted years without problems. This one has been okay, I've used it maybe 2-3 years now, but the battery no longer holds a charge so always needs to be plugged in, and since it's old, not worth adding memory or anything.

2. Ummm.... never? I just run CCleaner when I think of it, or when it starts to run slower because of cookies/trackers etc
3. Avast, the free version

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Ty for the advice! I will give Brave a try then


1. I don't know, it's one my bro had stopped using after upgrading, and gave to me when my old Lenovo died. Several years. I'm fond of Toshiba because the first lappy I had was a Toshiba, and it was robust and lasted years without problems. This one has been okay, I've used it maybe 2-3 years now, but the battery no longer holds a charge so always needs to be plugged in, and since it's old, not worth adding memory or anything.

2. Ummm.... never? I just run CCleaner when I think of it, or when it starts to run slower because of cookies/trackers etc
3. Avast, the free version

Oh, and it's beginning to overheat a lot... I know it's only a matter of time before it dies properly! I should probably seek advice about a good but inexpensive laptop before that happens...

 

[outofwater]

Oh, and it's beginning to overheat a lot... I know it's only a matter of time before it dies properly! I should probably seek advice about a good but inexpensive laptop before that happens...

Toshiba made workhorses, I had a couple and loved them, but they shed the laptop business. Currently on a Lenovo yoga for personal use and some other model for work. Can't say I have complaints.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Never defragged??

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Get the free version, of course...keep in mind, especially since it hasn't been done (ever?), it will take a LONG time to complete...start the process when you won't be needing the PC, for hours...pause any screensavers, they'll just slow the process to a crawl

Have you run the AV program lately?

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Never defragged??

Download Defraggler for free | Defrag SSD and HDD drives

Defraggler, the award-winning hard drive defrag tool from the makers of CCleaner. Optimize your hard drive and free up space. Download the latest version for free.

www.ccleaner.com

Get the free version, of course...keep in mind, especially since it hasn't been done (ever?), it will take a LONG time to complete...start the process when you won't be needing the PC, for hours...pause any screensavers, they'll just slow the process to a crawl

Have you run the AV program lately?

Told ya I was a luddite!

I appreciate the advice!

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Toshiba made workhorses, I had a couple and loved them, but they shed the laptop business. Currently on a Lenovo yoga for personal use and some other model for work. Can't say I have complaints.

My last one was a Lenovo. It was okay, but felt so flimsy and breakable compared to the Toshibas, you know? But was inexpensive...

 

[Slaphppy7]

Told ya I was a luddite!

I appreciate the advice!

LOL...I'm no PC expert, by any means...but I know a bit of basic maintenance

Are you running Windows?....if so, curious which version...

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

LOL...I'm no PC expert, by any means...but I know a bit of basic maintenance

Are you running Windows?....if so, curious which version.

I know how to avoid scam pop ups and things, virus traps and toolbars, but that's about it.
Yes to Windows, but which version? Um, I dunno... lol. How do I tell?

 

[Rocky998]

I know how to avoid scam pop ups and things, virus traps and toolbars, but that's about it.
Yes to Windows, but which version? Um, I dunno... lol. How do I tell?

I believe you can look under settings

 

[Slaphppy7]

• Select the Start button > Settings > System > About .
  
  Open About settings
• Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
• Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

 

[Slaphppy7]

• Select the Start button > Settings > System > About .
  
  Open About settings
• Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
• Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

Easier way:

Hold down the "windows" key + R, type "winver" in the box, click "ok"

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

• Select the Start button > Settings > System > About .
  
  Open About settings
• Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
• Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

64 bit operating system, x64 based processor
8GB RAM Intel Core i.5
Windows 10
I did it! Thanks for simple instructions

 

[Rocky998]

I thought it was there but I didnt want to give false info and look like an idiot

• Select the Start button > Settings > System > About .
  
  Open About settings
• Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
• Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.