This document provides 7 tips for using a computer more efficiently. The tips include maximizing RAM, improving internet connection speed, performing frequent virus and malware scans, optimizing hard drive performance through disk defragmentation, managing startup programs to reduce boot times, using a browser like Firefox that is less demanding on system resources than Chrome for older PCs, and avoiding leaving laptops plugged in constantly which can damage batteries. General recommendations are also given for adequate RAM, storage space, and internet speeds for light versus general use.