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Laptop CPU maxed out - what options

Clo-Clo · 2024-02-16 22:06:21

So I picked up a cheap Lenovo laptop second hand, mainly to use for transfering files etc and for the kids for school work The laptop and screen are perfect, but the CPU is constantly at 100%. I have removed all the bloatware etc but still seems to be constantly maxed out even with just the a brwpser open. Turned off all…

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#32 21-02-2024 9:03pm
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