How to Make Windows Faster than Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 16, 2010

“In terms of speed, we can’t deny the fact that Linux has an
edge over Windows. This is because Linux is more efficient in
handling computer resources when compared to the more bloated
Windows. Through this speed advantage, it has been utilized on
mobile devices and desktop PCs with limited hardware capabilities.
Compared with Windows, Linux desktop boots faster and applications
open up quicker and run snappier inside it. Linux servers are
favored against those running on Windows because aside from being
fast, they are also reliable and secure. I can go on and on
explaining about its quickness but since I’m here to teach youhow
to make Windows faster than Linux, I will now share with you these
tips:

“1. Defrag Windows disk drive 3X a day
Ask any PC expert and they will always tell you that to speed up
Windows you have to defrag your hard disk as often as possible. So
in order to make Windows really fast (faster than Linux), why not
defrag your hard disk three times a day.

“2. Remove anti-virus software”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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