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2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   Low Disk Space Warnings: If you receive frequent warnings about low disk space, it could indicate that your hard drive is nearly full, which can lead to performance issues as the operating system ...

3. Hard disk drive performance characteristics - Wikipedia

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   Some SATA II and later hard disk drives support staggered spin-up, allowing the computer to spin up the drives in sequence to reduce load on the power supply when booting. [44] Most hard disk drives today support some form of power management which uses a number of specific power modes that save energy by reducing performance.

4. The ultimate guide to computer health: How to ensure ... - AOL

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   Disk cleanup and optimization tools: Disk cleanup and file optimization tools help you free up space and improve your computer's performance.

5. Density (computer storage) - Wikipedia

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   In the case of disk-based media, the primary cost is the moving parts inside the drive. This sets a fixed lower limit, which is why the average selling price for both of the major HDD manufacturers has been US$45–75 since 2007. [15] That said, the price of high-capacity drives has fallen rapidly, and this is indeed an effect of density.

6. Fragmentation (computing) - Wikipedia

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   In computer storage, fragmentation is a phenomenon in which storage space, such as computer memory or a hard drive, is used inefficiently, reducing capacity or performance and often both. The exact consequences of fragmentation depend on the specific system of storage allocation in use and the particular form of fragmentation.

7. What does "free up disk space" mean — and how do you fix it?

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   Use the Disk Cleanup function on Windows. Windows has a built-in feature that helps you free up disk space; it’s called Disk Cleanup. Just click the Start button and then search for it by name.