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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 usable after turning it on, it could be a sign of underlying issues such as too many startup programs or a ...

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

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   Here’s the good news: you don’t have to live with a frustratingly slow computer.

4. 5 fast fixes for a slow computer - AOL

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   Here's how to fix a slow computer and get back on track in no time at all: Slow computer fix #1: Check how many programs you have running. The first thing you should do is make sure a random ...

5. 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 ...

6. Wirth's law - Wikipedia

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   Wirth's law is an adage on computer performance which states that software is getting slower more rapidly than hardware is becoming faster. The adage is named after Niklaus Wirth , a computer scientist who discussed it in his 1995 article "A Plea for Lean Software".

7. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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   Restart the computer • If you haven't recently restarted your computer or you don't restart your computer very often, we recommend that you restart the computer. This helps clear the internal memory (RAM), which often resolves many issues.