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  2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Slow Startup: If your computer takes an unusually long time to boot up and become ... If you think software is to blame for your slow computer speed, consider the following common software-related ...

  3. 5 reasons why your computer could be running slow - AOL

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    To check this on a Windows computer, click your Start button and then — depending on your operating system — go to My Computer, Computer or This PC. After selecting your main disk, you can see ...

  4. Here's your once-and-for-all fix for a slow computer - AOL

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    System Mechanic has a feature called NetBooster that optimizes your internet connection and maximizes speed. After installing the software, just restart your computer, connect to WiFi, and enjoy ...

  5. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    Desktop Gold may not be able to launch on your PC due to some compatibility issues with Flash Player. 1. Restart your computer. 2. Uninstall Flash Player PPAPI by accessing the Programs & Features window in the Control Panel. 3. Launch Desktop Gold.

  6. 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 ...

  7. Computer performance - Wikipedia

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    Perceived performance, in computer engineering, refers to how quickly a software feature appears to perform its task. The concept applies mainly to user acceptance aspects. The amount of time an application takes to start up, or a file to download, is not made faster by showing a startup screen (see Splash screen) or a file progress dialog box.

  8. Pointing stick - Wikipedia

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    The velocity of the pointer depends on the applied force so increasing pressure causes faster movement. The relation between pressure and pointer speed can be adjusted, just as mouse speed is adjusted. On a QWERTY keyboard, the stick is typically embedded between the G, H and B keys, and the mouse buttons are placed just below the space bar ...

  9. Does your computer slow down after a few hours? Here’s why

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    One solution that can help identify why your computer is running slow is a comprehensive system tune-up, like System Mechanic. The software package helps provide real-time performance boosting by ...