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  2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Optimize Startup Processes: Use Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS) to identify and disable unnecessary background processes and services that consume system resources.

  3. Prefetcher - Wikipedia

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    A second myth is that the user should delete the prefetch folder contents to speed up the computer. If this is done, Windows will need to re-create all the prefetch files again, thereby slowing down Windows during boot and program starts until the prefetch files are created—unless the prefetcher is disabled.

  4. Hibernation (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Windows 8 also introduces a Fast startup feature. When users select the Shut Down option, it hibernates the computer, but closes all programs and logs out the user session before hibernating. [20] According to Microsoft, a regular hibernation includes more data in memory pages which takes longer to be written to disk.

  5. Clear cache on a web browser - AOL Help

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    A browser's cache stores temporary website files which allows the site to load faster in future sessions. This data will be recreated every time you visit the webpage, though at times it can become corrupted.

  6. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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    Most modern browsers employ pop-up blockers to keep away the annoying ads or offers that can overwhelm your experience online. While this is often a good thing as it prevents malware and other programs from infecting your computer, it can also cause problems with legitimate sites like AOL Mail.

  7. Instant-on - Wikipedia

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    In the past, consumer electronics manufacturers would emblazon radios and television sets with "Instant On" or "Instant Play" decals. In series filament sets, instant-on was accomplished by adding only a silicon diode across the power switch to keep tube filaments lit at 50% power; the diode was placed such that the typical half wave rectifier of the day was reverse-biased.

  8. AOL Mail Help - AOL Help

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    You've Got Mail!® Millions of people around the world use AOL Mail, and there are times you'll have questions about using it or want to learn more about its features. That's why AOL Mail Help is here with articles, FAQs, tutorials, our AOL virtual chat assistant and live agent support options to get your questions answered.

  9. Spin-up - Wikipedia

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    The SCSI START STOP UNIT command is introduced in SBC-2 to "stop" and "start" a drive, but it does not actually control the initial spin-up. Initial spinup control was proposed to Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) only in 2002. [9]