Everyday Computer Skills · Course 5
Keeping It Running
Speed up a slow computer, free up space and care for the battery.
- 1Why Computers Get Slow8 min · What makes a computer slow down, and the simple fixes that help.
- 2Freeing Up Storage Space8 min · See what fills your storage and safely clear space you don't need.
- 3Laptop Battery Health7 min · Why laptop batteries wear out and how to help yours last longer.
- 4When It's Time to Replace It8 min · Know when a computer is worn out, and how to part with it safely.
- 5Challenge: The Back-to-School Tune-Up10 min · Get a slow family laptop ready for a new school year.
Hands-on
Do it on the practice computer
Lessons have labs you can try in your browser, plus questions that earn points toward the Tune-Up badge.
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