Network connectivity is almost never the reason your system is slow, but there could be a problem in the network causing web content to take a long time to load. If you're not copying files or rendering videos, disk usage should be below 5 percent. Generally speaking, depending on your system configuration, your total memory usage should be below 60 percent. Memory usually won't be an issue unless you run out of it, in which case your computer will start using virtual memory, and that can cause your PC to slow down. Applications that are running, even if you're not using them, and processes use part of your computer's memory, and that usage will increase as you use or launch more applications. Typically, when you're not actively using applications and your computer isn't working on anything specific, such as maintenance, your total CPU usage should be less than 30 percent. You'll notice that as a process starts to consume more resources, the color begins to change from a light- to a dark-shade of orange, making it easier to tell which one is causing the problem. All three offer loads of online storage, automated and manual organizational tools, and various degrees of image editing features.Task Manager also uses colors to highlight processes that use the most resources. It offers features for viewing, organizing, and performing mild edits to your photos. For a bit more power and easy sharing ability, you might also want to check out online offerings like Google Photos, Prime Photos (for Amazon Prime users), and Flickr. If you’re hankering for something a little more modern, the Photos app built into Windows 8 and 10 is not a bad choice. Though it will not get any more feature updates, you can go on using the version from Windows Essentials 2012 because security updates won’t matter much in your image viewer. Photo Gallery has long been a favorite for organizing, viewing, and editing photos. RELATED: Learning Windows 7: Manage Photos with Live Photo Gallery The Best Alternatives to Windows Photo Gallery All three are free-or have free versions-and have been around long enough to develop full feature sets. And if you want to check out third party options, we recommend taking a look at eM Client, Mailbird, and Thunderbird.

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