How To Fix a Slow Chromebook - My Chromebook Is Slow

Is your Chromebook feeling sluggish and slow? Don't worry, in this tutorial, I'll show you several easy ways to speed up your Chromebook and get it running smoothly again.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

Close Unused Tabs and Apps:

Chromebooks have limited resources, so close any unused tabs and apps running in the background.
Press "Shift + Escape" to open the Task Manager and end processes using too much memory.
Disable Chrome Extensions:

Extensions can slow down your Chromebook, especially if you have many installed.
Go to Chrome settings and then to Extensions. Disable or remove unnecessary extensions.
Clear Browser Cache:

Open Chrome on your Chromebook.
Press "Ctrl + Shift + Delete" to open the Clear browsing data menu.
Select "Cached images and files" and clear the cache.
Update Chrome OS:

Ensure your Chromebook's operating system is up to date.
Go to Chromebook settings and then to About Chrome OS. Check for updates.
Enable Hardware Acceleration:

Open Chrome settings.
Scroll down and find "Use hardware acceleration when available." Turn it on.
Adjust Chromebook Settings:

Go to Chromebook settings and then to Device and Power.
Choose "Better Performance" to prioritize performance over battery life.
Remove Unused Apps:

Go to Chromebook settings and then to Apps.
Uninstall any apps you no longer use or need.
Check for Malware:

Chromebooks are generally secure, but malware can slow them down.
Run a scan using Chrome's built-in security features.
Restart Your Chromebook:

Sometimes a simple restart can fix performance issues.
Restart your Chromebook to clear the system memory and refresh processes.
Factory Reset (Last Resort):

If nothing else works, you can perform a factory reset.
Go to Chromebook settings and then to Advanced and Reset settings.
By following these steps, you should notice a significant improvement in the speed and performance of your Chromebook.