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  2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Slow Internet Browsing: If web pages take a long time to load or your internet connection feels sluggish, it could be due to issues with your internet service provider, router or malware affecting ...

  3. Why is my brand new computer so slow? Here are the 5 top ...

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    Every computer should be armed with powerful tune-up software to keep things moving smoothly at all times, and System Mechanic is one option. It runs interference on your computer 24/7 to identify ...

  4. 5 reasons why your computer could be running slow - AOL

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    Deleting files or moving them to an external hard drive will help make room. But you still might need to wipe the drive completely and reinstall the operating system after you've made room.

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

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    It’s a new year, so it’s time to get organized and set yourself up for success. But If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s time to take care ...

  6. Overhead (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Overhead is deliberately not part of this calculation, since it varies from one machine to another, whereas the fundamental running time of an algorithm does not. This should be contrasted with algorithmic efficiency , which takes into account all kinds of resources – a combination (though not a trivial one) of complexity and overhead.

  7. Slow computer? 4 expert ways to make it speedy again - AOL

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    Got a computer that takes forever to respond to basic commands? It's either a matter of poor maintenance or a malicious program that you’re unaware of. Here's how to fix it.

  8. List of computer term etymologies - Wikipedia

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    A play on the terms "software" and "hardware". Coined in 1966, the word indicates that sometimes the computer problem is not with the computer itself, but with the user. Lotus Software – Lotus founder Mitch Kapor got the name for his company from 'The Lotus Position' ('Padmasana' in Sanskrit).

  9. Computer multitasking - Wikipedia

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    It allows more efficient use of the computer hardware; when a program is waiting for some external event such as a user input or an input/output transfer with a peripheral to complete, the central processor can still be used with another program. In a time-sharing system, multiple human operators use the same processor as if it was dedicated to ...