Five tricks to speed up your Windows laptop. Number one. Right click on the Windows logo and then go up to power options. For power mode, make sure to select best performance. Number two. Right click on the Windows logo and go up to installed apps. Here you can uninstall any apps that you no longer need. Number three. Press the Windows key together with I. This opens up settings and then type in startup apps. Here you can disable apps from starting up when you boot your computer. Number four. In settings, search for storage sense. Make sure to turn this on. This will automatically delete temporary files and it’ll help free up space. Number five. Go down to your start menu and then search for adjust appearance and performance. Here you can turn off various animations and visual effects.