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

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   For just $4.99 a month, System Mechanic will keep a constant eye on everything going on inside your computer, and keep it running smoothly 24/7. Try System Mechanic for 30 days free*

3. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   Why is my computer running slow? Several factors may cause a computer to run slow. Consider the age of your computer; older computers may struggle to run newer, resource-intensive software.

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   For just $4.99 a month, System Mechanic will keep a constant eye on everything going on inside your computer, and keep it running smoothly 24/7. Try a 30-day free trial period before deciding to ...

5. Restart the computer and close programs on Mac - AOL Help

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   Note: Wait for 20 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 2. On the keyboard, hold down the Command and Option keys, and then tap the esc key. In the Force Quit Applications window, click any program other than Finder to highlight it, and then click Force Quit. 3.

6. Hardware stress test - Wikipedia

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   This is done by running a CPU-intensive program for extended periods of time, to test whether the computer hangs or crashes. CPU stress testing is also referred to as torture testing. Software that is suitable for torture testing should typically run instructions that utilise the entire chip rather than only a few of its units. Stress testing a ...

7. Software bloat - Wikipedia

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   A lot of people think of Windows as this really large, bloated operating system, and that may be a fair characterization, I have to admit. It is large. It contains a lot of stuff in it. But at its core, the kernel and the components that make up the very core of the operating system actually is pretty streamlined."

8. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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   1. Click the Edit menu at the top | Select Footprints to Clear. 2. Check the box next to Browser Cache. This option will clear the temporary browser files which can cause crashes. To revert this option, click the Edit menu at the top | Select Footprints to Clear and then uncheck the Browser cache box.

9. 5 reasons why your computer could be running slow - AOL

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   On a Mac, click the apple logo in the top left and choose About This Mac. Then select Storage from the menu. If you've used up more than 80 percent of your hard drive, it's probably getting too full.