Make laptop / notebook faster?

What could I do here to make it run faster Linux would help?

Intel Atom x5-Z8300 with 2 GB RAM. I rarely and reluctantly say that, but in my opinion that's really scrap hardware.

Maybe a slim Ubuntu is running on it - for example https://lubuntu.net/.

Can you still give it back?

If you can, you could upgrade the RAM and swap the hard drive for an SSD… But whether that's worth it is the other question. Linux would be an option, but the CPU also falls into the "cucumber product" category.

The only thing he can do faster is to throw him.

This is a real turnip.

Linux could get a few% out, but it won't really matter.

Empty the Temp folder and if it is an HDD, defragment it

I can install PrimeOS on it. This is an Android with a start menu and taskbar. It is adapted to the keyboard and mouse. The Google Play Store is there. After the installation everything is in English. In the settings you can then change it to German. PrimeOS runs smoothly even on such weak processors. You can run multiple apps side by side.

Here is the download: https://primeos.in/download/ You need PrimeOS Classic. That is the 32bit version. After downloading the ISO you have to write it with Rufus https://rufus.ie/ on an empty formatted USB stick and then boot it.

Then follow the instructions of the installer. It offers the possibility to delete everything. After installation you should restart. Then the Android initial setup wizard comes.

If you have a wireless printer, you can also print with it. All you have to do is install the printer manufacturer's free printing app.