2. Processor scheduling

Processor scheduling allows you to instruct your central processing unit (CPU) on which processes are given priority. The normal setting will devote processing power to programs first followed by background services which include audio device drivers.

To get better performance from audio programs you can request your processor to handle background services first. This feature should enable your PC to give your audio driver a higher priority which can result in better real-time audio performance.

We would recommend you perform a test to check any change in speed or any adverse effects like USB dropouts. There may be a large difference or it may be negligible depending on what else you use your PC for. This tweak is easily reversible if you need to.

To make background services a priority:

Windows start -> right click computer -> properties -> advanced system settings -> advanced tab -> performance -> settings -> advanced tab and set processor scheduling to Background services as shown below.

Select background services

3. Windows Security settings

Warning: If you use your PC on-line then ignore this tip. This is only intended for people who will never be going on-line as this tweak will affect your on-line security settings.

The security centre is designed to keep out intruders, spyware, virus etc. It will also increase your CPU load leaving Scratch LIVE with less processing power. To disable the security centre features and free up more resources for you:

Windows start -> control panel -> security centre ->

1. Windows update -> change settings -> select never check for updates as shown below -> OK and close update window.

2. Windows firewall -> change settings -> and select Off as shown below -> OK -> close the firewall window.

3. Windows defender -> tools -> options and uncheck “automatically scan my computer” as shown below -> save -> close the defender window.

Windows will carry on reminding you that your PC is at risk. Go to “change the way security centre alerts me” -> “don't notify me and don't display the icon” as shown below.