COSA 30 Chapter Notes - Chapter CH. 5 Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Disk Formatting, Macos, Regional Policy Of The European Union
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Most computer users can perform basic troubleshooting by following these steps: reboot the system: fixes many issues when a program or system is frozen or stuck. This tool can help you troubleshoot system performance & stop a running process that is causing trouble. Concept 5. 03: saving energy & extending battery life. Energy star: a rating system that recognizes devices that use an average of 20%-30% less energy than comparable devices. The green electronics council has a program called the epeat (electronic product. Environmental assessment tool which can help choose systems with environmentally friendly designs. Location services: determines your location by using gps or wireless networks. Put your mobile device in power saving mode, which will extend your battery life by reducing the frequency of power-hungry requests such as email & social network notifications. A common cause of hardware problems is an out-of-date or missing device driver. Occasionally, a device driver causes system problems & must be uninstalled.