Cost of slow computers you might not know

Having a slow PC has a significant impact on one’s business. A slow computer may be caused by the following;
1. If too many tabs are open
2. When your hard drive or memory is depleted
3. If you have unnecessary software that may overload your machine
4. When too many applications automatically open when you start your computer
5. Viral infection in your computer
Computers are very effective tools, especially if working correctly. However, they need care, and if not looked after, they may be annoying when they start being slow. Technology should be fast, and if not the case, it becomes costly to a business.

Slow computers as a problem

A survey that was carried out recently showed that 89% of employees are affected by technological problems because their work is slowed down. Another study by Chelsea Apps Factory found out that 60% of people are hindered from working correctly by their IT.

Moreover, half of them said their home PC was better than their work PC. Therefore slow computer is a common occurrence in businesses. However, in most cases, no remedy is offered to this problem since it is deemed that a new computer is unnecessary and costly.

It is calculated that the cost of a slow computer to a business is considerably more than the cost of buying a new computer. Therefore, a business can save a lot by updating their PCs. Slow computers have created a misconception about technology, such as it complicates tasks; this means that a 10-minute job takes longer to complete.

Other costs

The misconceptions mentioned above lead to a situation whereby there is distrust or lack of faith in technology. It may happen even when technology is not even the problem. Productivity and revenue are increased if the right technology is used correctly. For example, using cloud-based computing increases sales per employee by 13%, research has shown. It also stated that 18% is added to sales per employee over three years if CRM[Customer Relations Management] is used.

Another problem is that a slow computer may lead to a higher employee turnover. The study by Chelsea Apps Factory also found out that half of the people surveyed would consider changing jobs because of inadequate technology.

We have accepted that computers will eventually slow down. The cost of this is very significant to a business, and one can quickly sort it out. All business owners must be able to work on complaints from employees concerning slow computers to maximize productivity.