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

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    Perform a PC health check at least once every three to six months to maintain optimal performance. Frequent checks are especially important if you notice any unusual behavior or performance issues ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Computer maintenance - Wikipedia

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    The crumbs, dust, and other particulate that fall between the keys and build up underneath are loosened by spraying pressurized air into the keyboard, then removed with a low-pressure vacuum cleaner. A plastic-cleaning agent applied to the surface of the keys with a cloth is used to remove the accumulation of oil and dirt from repeated contact ...

  5. Computer cooling - Wikipedia

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    The dust buildup on this laptop CPU heatsink after three years of use has made the laptop unusable due to frequent thermal shutdowns. In operation, the temperature of a computer's components will rise until the heat transferred to the surroundings is equal to the heat produced by the component, that is, when thermal equilibrium is reached. For ...

  6. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    Desktop Gold may not be able to launch on your PC due to some compatibility issues with Flash Player. 1. Restart your computer. 2. Uninstall Flash Player PPAPI by accessing the Programs & Features window in the Control Panel. 3. Launch Desktop Gold.

  7. 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 ...

  8. Prevent your laptop from overheating with a cooling pad on sale

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    TL;DR: As of Feb. 13, use code PREZ2021 at checkout to save 24% and get a HAVIT Laptop cooling pad for only $28. If you're worried about your laptop overheating, this cooling pad designed by Havit ...

  9. Laptop cooler - Wikipedia

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    An active laptop cooler. A laptop/notebook cooler, cooling pad, cooler pad or chill mat is an accessory for laptop computers intended to reduce their operating temperature when the laptop is unable to sufficiently cool itself. Laptop coolers are intended to protect both the laptop from overheating and the user from suffering heat related ...