Suddenly sluggish? What causes my computer to be slow?

Does your machine seem to be pulling when it's supposed to be pushing? When something is simple but it takes a long time, it is so frustrating. Typically, the primary reasons why is my computer running slow are one of two: background processes consuming the CPU, or a startup folder that is too cluttered. It may be that you have too many browser tabs open, or not enough space on your drive. I suggest running your Task Manager and finding out what's eating up your resources. If you can't figure out it may be time to consider a professional tune up to help clear up system junk and get things zippy again.