5 Things to Do Before the Cold Weather Slows Your PC

As temperatures drop and the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget about your computer — until it slows to a crawl or refuses to start one chilly morning. A few quick tune-ups now can prevent headaches later and keep your system running smoothly all winter.

Here are five simple things you can do this week to get your tech ready for colder months. 

1️⃣ Clear Out the Digital Clutter

Over time, your PC fills up with temporary files, old downloads, and software leftovers. These eat up space and slow everything down.

🧹 Tip: Open “Storage Sense” (Windows) or “Manage Storage” (Mac) to remove junk safely. Empty your Downloads and Recycle Bin while you’re at it.

2️⃣ Run System Updates

Updates are your computer’s immune system — they fix bugs and patch security issues.

⚙️ Tip: Check for Windows or macOS updates and let them install automatically. Don’t forget browser and driver updates, too.

3️⃣ Back Up Before the Holidays

Between holiday photos, online shopping, and travel, now’s the time to make sure your data is protected.

💾 Tip: Set up automatic cloud backup or plug in an external drive. If you already back up, test restoring a few files to be sure it’s working.

4️⃣ Clean Up Startup Apps

If your computer takes forever to start, it’s likely loading unnecessary programs.

🚀 Tip: On Windows, open Task Manager → Startup tab. On Mac, go to System Settings → Login Items. Disable anything you don’t use every day.

5️⃣ Schedule a Fall Tune-Up

A remote tune-up can uncover issues you might not see — outdated drivers, malware traces, or performance bottlenecks.

🧰 Tip: PCRescue offers a $99 Fall Tune-Up Special through October 31. It includes a full system cleanup, update check, and optimization, all done remotely.

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Ready to get your computer winter-ready?

Don’t wait until it slows down.

👉 Book your $99 Fall Tune-Up now and give your computer a clean slate before the busy season.

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About PCRescue

For over 23 years, PCRescue has provided friendly, one-on-one tech support for home users and small businesses. Whether you need a quick fix or ongoing protection, we’re here to help keep your technology running smoothly — all year long.