If you want to dive deeper, I can help you or suggest quick settings tweaks to boost your speed. Which Windows settings are slowing you down? How to check your SSD health using only the command line?
Windows no longer shows this in a pretty menu, but the engine is still there:
If "Memory" is consistently above 80%, your PC is swapping data to the hard drive, which is much slower.
You can run a comprehensive PC performance test with no download required by using a combination of built-in Windows tools and high-performance browser-based benchmarks. Why Test Performance Without Downloads?
Avoid running executable files from unknown sources.
This test simulates real-world web app usage. If you spend most of your time in Chrome or Edge, this is the most accurate "feel" test. Best for: Laptops, Chromebooks, and office PCs.
Whether you just built a brand-new gaming rig or your old laptop is starting to crawl, you need to know what your hardware is actually doing. The good news is that you don't have to install heavy, bloatware-filled benchmarking software to get answers.