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  2. Safe mode - Wikipedia

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    Safe mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system (OS). It can also refer to a mode of operation by application software . Safe mode is intended to help fix most, if not all, problems within an operating system.

  3. A guide to Safe Mode, a troubleshooting method to use when ...

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    Safe Mode is a basic diagnostic mode for your operating system that starts the computer without most of its drivers and software.

  4. Function key - Wikipedia

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    Mac: The classic Mac OS supported system extensions known generally as FKEYS which could be installed in the System file and could be accessed with a Command-Shift-(number) keystroke combination (Command-Shift-3 was the screen capture function included with the system, and was installed as an FKEY); however, early Macintosh keyboards did not support numbered function keys in the normal sense.

  5. Break key - Wikipedia

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    Break/Pause key on PC keyboard. The Break key (or the symbol ⎉) of a computer keyboard refers to breaking a telegraph circuit and originated with 19th century practice. In modern usage, the key has no well-defined purpose, but while this is the case, it can be used by software for miscellaneous tasks, such as to switch between multiple login sessions, to terminate a program, or to interrupt ...

  6. System Restore - Wikipedia

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    System Restore is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows the user to revert their computer's state (including system files, installed applications, Windows Registry, and system settings) to that of a previous point in time, which can be used to recover from system malfunctions or other problems.

  7. Booting - Wikipedia

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    Most DSPs have a serial mode boot, and a parallel mode boot, such as the host port interface (HPI boot). In case of DSPs there is often a second microprocessor or microcontroller present in the system design, and this is responsible for overall system behavior, interrupt handling, dealing with external events, user interface, etc. while the DSP ...

  8. Hibernation (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Hibernation (also known as suspend to disk, or Safe Sleep on Macintosh computers [1]) in computing is powering down a computer while retaining its state. When hibernation begins, the computer saves the contents of its random access memory (RAM) to a hard disk or other non-volatile storage. When the computer is turned on the RAM is restored and ...

  9. Bootloader unlocking - Wikipedia

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    An unlocked bootloader, showing additional available options. Bootloader unlocking is the process of disabling the bootloader security that makes secure boot possible. It can make advanced customizations possible, such as installing custom firmware.