Why do Windows based PCs and Laptops appear to ‘degrade’ over time, appearing to run slower than when first purchased even after fresh Windows installations?

Question

Lots of variables I accept 《edited to remove personal view》

After say, five years, their performance is noticeably slower than it was when they were new, and the question is not in reference to increased graphical demands from games. The question is referring to day to day operations, web browsing and so on. Moving parts are limited, could they be the cause?

Thanks in advance

In: Technology

Answer 1

It’s not just windows or PC and laptops. Every tech will eventually slow down. Your phones running Android or IOS will slow down too. As you use your tech, install, uninstall, update, etc, there’s always installation failures, leftovers from bad uninstalls and many more. All of these crap will cause problems, read / write errors that will lead to a overall slower performance of your tech.