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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    To shut down or power off a computer is to remove power from a computer's main components in a controlled way. After a computer is shut down, main components such as CPUs , RAM modules and hard disk drives are powered down, although some internal components, such as an internal clock, may retain power.

  3. To shut down, or not to shut down? That really is the question

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    The fan that keeps your computer cool is of particular concern; according to experts, forcing it to run endlessly without a break is one of the quickest ways to shorten your computer’s lifespan ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Computer maintenance - Wikipedia

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    A plastic-cleaning agent applied to the surface of the keys with a cloth is used to remove the accumulation of oil and dirt from repeated contact with a user's fingertips. If this is not sufficient for a more severely dirty keyboard, keys are physically removed for more focused individual cleaning, or for better access to the area beneath.

  6. Download, install, or uninstall AOL Desktop Gold - AOL Help

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    Learn how to download and install or uninstall the Desktop Gold software and if your computer meets the system requirements.

  7. Here's Why No One Has Ever Lasted The Full 10 Hours In ... - AOL

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    In fact, the house is so terrifying that no one has ever lasted 10 hours in the house. If you've already watched the doc and have questions, trust me, you're definitely not alone.

  8. Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It's In Your House—And Why ...

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    Mold allergies are present in a minority of the population that is genetically predisposed to mold, and usually this allergy is not life threatening. Black molds, or so called toxic molds, can ...

  9. Crash (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing, a crash, or system crash, occurs when a computer program such as a software application or an operating system stops functioning properly and exits. On some operating systems or individual applications, a crash reporting service will report the crash and any details relating to it (or give the user the option to do so), usually to ...