I have power mac G4. What do I do to reimage it to improve its functionality?

I have a power mac G4. How can I reimage it so that I can improve its functionality?

We need more details to provide usable recommendations:
What is the Mac OS version and G4 processor speed (both available from "About this Mac" in the Apple menu. "iOS 4.1" is not a computer operating system)
How much RAM is installed? (Also from "About this Mac.")
Are there specific programs you use or tasks you perform that are slow? If so, please tell us which ones.
How much free space is on your hard drive? (highlight your hard drive icon on the desktop and do command i from the keyboard. That shows the capacity of the drive and how much space is available)

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