Windows 11 can feel sluggish out of the box. These tweaks will speed up startup, reduce background usage, and make daily snappier.
1. Disable Startup Apps
Task Manager > Startup apps. Disable everything you don't need launching at boot.
2. Turn Off Visual Effects
System > About > Advanced system settings > Performance > Adjust for best performance.
3. Remove Bloatware
Uninstall pre-installed apps you never use via Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
4. Enable Storage Sense
Automatically cleans temporary files to keep drives fast.
These changes take ten minutes and can noticeably improve responsiveness on older hardware.