1. Analyze Wi-Fi Channel Congestion

In densely populated areas, your router’s default channel may be overcrowded by neighbors’ networks, leading to interference.

• 2.4 GHz Band: This band is crowded but offers better range. Check channels 1, 6, and 11 as these are non-overlapping. Use a Wi-Fi analyzer app (like Wi-Fi Analyzer for Android/PC) to see which channel has the least activity.
• 5 GHz Band: This band is faster and less prone to interference but has shorter range. It is generally preferred if you are close to the router.

Action: Log into your router’s administration page (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) and manually change the Wi-Fi channel to the least congested one.

2. Disable Power Management for the Network Adapter (Windows)

Windows often puts the Wi-Fi adapter to sleep to save power, which can cause drops during periods of low activity.

1. Press the Windows Key + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Network Adapters and double-click your Wi-Fi adapter (e.g., Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC).
3. Go to the Power Management tab.
4. Uncheck the box that says “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”
5. Click OK and restart your computer.

The Solution: Managing Startup Programs and System Files

1. Clean Up Startup Programs (Windows)

The most common cause of slow boot is too many applications launching automatically.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup tab.
3. Examine the applications listed and their “Startup impact” rating (High, Medium, Low).
4. Right-click on any unnecessary programs (e.g., Spotify, Teams, non-essential updaters) and select Disable. Only leave essential programs like antivirus or critical drivers enabled.

2. Run System File Checker (SFC) and Disk Check

Corrupted system files can significantly delay the loading process.

1. Press the Windows Key and type cmd.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. Run the System File Checker command:
   $$\text{sfc /scannow}$$

   This utility will scan for and repair corrupted Windows system files.

4. Once the scan is complete, run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command:
   $$\text{DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth}$$

   This ensures the SFC tool has a clean image to work with.

5. Restart your computer to see the improvement.