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  2. 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.

  3. Refresh rate - Wikipedia

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    The refresh rate, also known as vertical refresh rate or vertical scan rate in reference to terminology originating with the cathode-ray tubes (CRTs), is the number of times per second that a raster-based display device displays a new image.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 ...

  6. 6 steps to a faster computer - AOL

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    Step #3: Add more RAM to your hardware. RAM is a temporary memory used by your computer's operating system and helps your programs run smoothly.

  7. 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.

  8. Computer performance by orders of magnitude - Wikipedia

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    1.8×10 1: ENIAC, first programmable electronic digital computer, 1945 [2] 5×10 1: upper end of serialized human perception computation (light bulbs do not flicker to the human observer) 7×10 1: Whirlwind I 1951 vacuum tube computer and IBM 1620 1959 transistorized scientific minicomputer [2]

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

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    In Windows PC, for example, go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative tools > Startup programs to see what software is in startup mode. Disable the unnecessary items. Disable the ...