Your Computer is Fast Again Now Keep It That Way: The 5-Minute Daily Maintenance Routine
Remember that quick lag fix we shared? If you followed those steps, your computer is running smoothly. Now let's keep it that way.
Think of this routine like making your bed—boring, but it prevents problems before they start. No more lost work or panic restarts.
🕐 The 3-Minute Morning Check
1. Temperature Check
Ctrl+Shift+ESC → Sort by CPU
Anything over 80% consistently? Note it.
2. Storage Glance
Right-click C: drive → Properties
If you're above 85%, that's tomorrow's problem.
3. Startup Audit
Task Manager → Startup tab
New additions you didn't approve? Disable them.
🌅 The 2-Minute Evening Wind-Down
Browser Cleanup
⌘+D to bookmark what matters
Then close. No mercy for those tab hogs.
Quick Cache Clear
Win+R → %temp% → Ctrl+A → Delete
Skip the "in use" files. Done in 30 seconds.
🧹 Weekly Deep Dive (Optional, 10 min)
Disk Cleanup
Search "Disk Cleanup" → Check all EXCEPT Downloads
Catches what daily cleaning misses.
Update Check
Settings → Update & Security → Check updates
Boring? Yes. Better than the alternative? Absolutely.
🛠️ Why This Works
- No restarts needed
- No software to download
- Takes longer to make coffee than to do this
- Prevents the build-up that causes freezes
The people who do this: Computers "just work"
The people who don't: "Why is this thing so slow again?"
💡 Your Turn
Start with the morning check for a week. You'll notice patterns:
- Chrome spikes at 2 PM every day? Extensions.
- Backup software eating CPU on Tuesdays? Schedule it.
- Hard drive filling up faster than expected? Find the culprit.
What's your biggest computer frustration? Comment below—I'll cover the most common issues next.
