Slim Down and Speed Up Linux

[Hitboxx]

While Linux is pretty efficient with a computer's resources out of the box, there are still ways you can make it run leaner and meaner on your desktop. Using a little bit of know-how, a willingness to run a few terminal commands and a mind for efficiency, you can get every last bit of power from your Linux box, or get more life from an older system. Read on for a roundup of ways to slim down and speed up Linux that any level of user can implement.

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[Tech_Wiz]

That was a good read mate. Thanks for it

[Rahim]

Can i disable Database Server postgresql shown in my Services? I dont use it.

[QwertyManiac]

If you are sure no application uses it then you are free to do so