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  2. Computer performance - Wikipedia

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    In computing, computer performance is the amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system. Outside of specific contexts, computer performance is estimated in terms of accuracy, efficiency and speed of executing computer program instructions. When it comes to high computer performance, one or more of the following factors might be involved:

  3. Benchmark (computing) - Wikipedia

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    A graphical demo running as a benchmark of the OGRE engine. In computing, a benchmark is the act of running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it.

  4. Hardware acceleration - Wikipedia

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    Hardware acceleration is the use of computer hardware designed to perform specific functions more efficiently when compared to software running on a general-purpose central processing unit (CPU). Any transformation of data that can be calculated in software running on a generic CPU can also be calculated in custom-made hardware, or in some mix ...

  5. Here’s what it means to optimize your computer - AOL

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    Use the Disk Cleanup tool: If you use a PC, this is an automatic tool you should take advantage of to free up space. You can also use your computer's "cleanup system files" feature that removes ...

  6. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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    System Mechanic is an easy solution for optimal PC performance and simple computing. Once downloaded, it helps speed up slow computers by removing unnecessary software and files and fixes problems ...

  7. Stress testing (software) - Wikipedia

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    The software being tested is "mission critical", that is, failure of the software (such as a crash) would have disastrous consequences. The amount of time and resources dedicated to testing is usually not sufficient, with traditional testing methods, to test all of the situations in which the software will be used when it is released.

  8. System Mechanic features - AOL Help

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    System Mechanic has been rebuilt to have lighter footprint on your computer, and to be smaller and faster. System Mechanic features OptiCore™ - OptiCore™ automatically de-prioritizes programs it detects aren’t essential to the task you’re performing, delivering more core power and speed to your active apps.

  9. Hardware stress test - Wikipedia

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    A stress test (sometimes called a torture test) of hardware is a form of deliberately intense and thorough testing used to determine the stability of a given system or entity. It involves testing beyond normal operational capacity , often to a breaking point, in order to observe the results.