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  2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Why is my computer running slow? Several factors may cause a computer to run slow. Consider the age of your computer; older computers may struggle to run newer, resource-intensive software.

  3. Computer-induced medical problems - Wikipedia

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    The most common form of computer vision syndrome is a condition termed dry eye, which results in itchy, sore and even the illusion that something is stuck in your eye. This condition is often caused by extensively long period looking at a computer screen. Video screens have a design process for user interface.

  4. Hang (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In many cases programs may appear to be hung, but are making slow progress, and waiting a few minutes will allow the task to complete. Modern operating systems provide a mechanism for terminating hung processes, for instance, with the Unix kill command, or through a graphical means such as the Task Manager's "end task" button in Windows (select the particular process in the list and press "end ...

  5. Computer performance - Wikipedia

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    In operating systems, the execution of the process can be postponed if other processes are also executing. In addition, the operating system can schedule when to perform the action that the process is commanding. For example, suppose a process commands that a computer card's voltage output be set high-low-high-low and so on at a rate of 1000 Hz.

  6. Computer maintenance - Wikipedia

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    Softwares packages and operating systems may require regular updates to correct software bugs and to address security weaknesses. Software updates in computer maintenance [3] are essential for maintaining the functionality and efficiency of systems. These updates often include enhancements that improve the overall performance and stability of ...

  7. Spring clean your machine — you'll be amazed how much faster ...

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    PUPs can significantly slow down your computer, so take care next time you are installing software to make sure you aren't adding any unwanted programs. 6. Spring clean your hardware, too

  8. Watchdog timer - Wikipedia

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    One pin receives the timer restart ("kick" [a]) signal from the computer; another pin outputs the timeout signal. A watchdog timer (WDT, or simply a watchdog), sometimes called a computer operating properly timer (COP timer), is an electronic or software timer that is used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions. [1]

  9. Race condition - Wikipedia

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    A race condition or race hazard is the condition of an electronics, software, or other system where the system's substantive behavior is dependent on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events, leading to unexpected or inconsistent results.