Why did my laptop (Vista) started slowing down dramatically for no reason? This is after I rebooted (many times), and turned off half the startup programs, ran anti-virus programs and AdAware. [more inside]
posted by moiraine on Aug 21, 2009 - 15 answers

What are some ways I can improve latency over a wireless network? [more inside]
posted by bobertdude on Jul 18, 2009 - 12 answers

What are the minimum specs for a PC to play HD video files smoothly? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Mar 26, 2009 - 8 answers

I've finally convinced myself that it's time to get Civilization IV, but after reading some reviews I'm worried about the lag/crashing problem (although even the reviewers that complain about the lag still seem to love the game). I've read this question and this question, but was wondering if anyone has more recent info - new patches, newer Macbook eliminates the issue? [more inside]
posted by spinturtle on Dec 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Why does a tv station's digital signal lag behind its analog signal? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Aug 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Whenever I run Transmission on OSX, my Firefox browsing slows to a trickle, or simply stops altogether. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jun 29, 2008 - 11 answers

HDTV's that don't cause video game lag? [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer on Mar 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Help this tech-impaired rock star record face-melting multi-layered music on his computer! [more inside]
posted by Schlimmbesserung on Mar 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Macfilter: Why does my wired USB mouse take a second to start responding on my Macbook? [more inside]
posted by Magnakai on Jan 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Why are some of my outgoing email messages lagging in Entourage? [more inside]
posted by gingembre on Dec 6, 2007 - 1 answer

Despite my sub-20 ping, when playing Quake 3 multiplayer. every 60 seconds I get a huge lag spike, every minute or so like clockwork [more inside]
posted by Satapher on Aug 28, 2007 - 11 answers

New baby coming, lots of photo ops. Which digital camera to get for less than $500? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Feb 21, 2007 - 23 answers

My computer has been laggy since I got my dual-dvi card...anything left to do that I haven't tried? [more inside]
posted by Sonic_Molson on May 13, 2006 - 16 answers

There's Lag in my Mud! [more inside]
posted by DieHipsterDie on May 13, 2006 - 5 answers

Looking for an extremely fast and ulta compact digital camera for my traveling. I want to take as much photos as I can, I do not intend on printing them. I want a camera that could be slipped inside my pocket and be turned on quickly, to shoot a picture fast when I see something I want to remember. The price range can be anywhere up to $500, small, and minimal lag for on-the-road shooting. [more inside]
posted by rafibodill on May 3, 2005 - 30 answers