Is a computer tune-up worth it?
A tune-up is useful when the system still operates but has become slow, cluttered, unstable, or difficult to maintain. It is not a substitute for replacing a failing drive, repairing overheating, removing a serious infection, or moving away from unsupported hardware.
For an older computer, we compare the likely improvement with the cost and remaining support life. Sometimes cleanup is enough. Sometimes an SSD or RAM upgrade is justified. Sometimes protecting the data and replacing the system is the better value.




