Are you running out of free space on your computer? Receiving this message can be somewhat stressful, especially when you are in the middle of a relevant project. However, many times we are messy and save files, documents and more, without worrying about performance or freeing up space. Slowness in your programs or not finding important documents are symptoms that warn you that it is necessary to clean your hard drive.

Tips to free up space on your computer
At Carva Solutions Inc we are computer experts in systems administration. We usually work on our clients’ computers so that they can carry out their activities in an optimal way. In this article, we review 4 basic tips that will help you free up space on your computer and that will give you greater control over everything you have saved or installed, regardless of whether your computer is a desktop or a laptop.

Uninstall programs you don’t use
It happens to all of us: we install a program, we use it only once and there it is forgotten in a corner. If you have programs that you haven’t used for some time, it’s a good idea to stop and think if it’s really worth keeping. If the answer is no, you can remove it from your system. In the Applications section (find it in the operating system’s search engine or in the control panel) you can check the aspects of each program and the amount of space they occupy on your hard drive. Also, in this same section you can remove those that consume a large amount of space.

Clean the desk
Most of the people have the habit of placing all their files or documents on the computer desktop. This custom can affect performance, since they all require working memory. So that this does not happen to you and thus be able to free up space, it is necessary that you delete everything that is not useful. Also organize your files in the corresponding folders: documents, videos or images. It seems like a very simple habit, but its effectiveness is guaranteed: it will help you enormously with space, and you will avoid the slowness of the system by using what you really need.

Delete temporary files or downloads
Visiting websites and downloading content from the internet can cause problems with the space available on your disk. Websites leave traces within the disk, for faster loading when you visit it again. However, this speed has the particularity of consuming space. Therefore, if it is not necessary, it is not convenient to keep these traces (cookies, temporary files, cache memory, among others). You can delete these directly from your browser or using special tools of the operating system. The same goes for downloads. In the folder with that name, everything that we need at some point (music, videos, PDF files and more) is stored, but that we don’t need over time. So take the time to go through all these files, delete the ones that are no longer useful, and move the ones you still need.

Use cloud storage solutions
Finally, hard drives have a lot of space, but not enough to store everything we want. Therefore, it may be advisable to back up our files on cloud storage services. There are different solutions that will allow you to free up space and protect your most important documents against unforeseen events. At Carva Solutions Inc, we are experts in Cloud Computing solutions. Many companies have trusted our advice and are already enjoying the benefits of migrating their data to the cloud.

 Freeing up space on your drive is easier with Carva Solutions Inc
Remember: freeing up disk space takes time, but it’s part of the regular maintenance of a computer, regardless of its type. At Carva Solutions Inc, we are the ideal partner for you to learn how to free up space on your computer. Likewise, we offer a variety of services and training, adapted to your needs for growth or expansion. What are you waiting for to contact us?