17-2 Computer problems

laptop手提电脑
freeze v.卡住死机
repair shop维修店
upgrade 升级get new one

Common computer problems
常见的计算机故障


1. The Blue Screen of Death
   蓝屏死机
   The “Blue Screen of Death” is a Microsoft Windows-related STOP error. Usually, it indicates a serious problem, most likely hardware-related or driver-related.
   “蓝屏死机”是指微软的Windows操作系统崩溃或停止执行。它通常表明电脑出现了某种严重故障。该故障很可能与硬件或驱动程序相关。
   It’s often accompanied by an error code that you can reference to find out what happened. In fact, many places offer a list of these error codes for you to look up.
   电脑蓝屏时经常会出现一个错误代码，用于识别电脑蓝屏的原因。实际上，你可以在许多地方查找到这些错误代码的列表。

2. Applications running slowly
   应用程序运行缓慢
   When applications slow down or hang, it could be due to any number of causes. But the most common relates to processing power and memory.
   造成应用程序运行缓慢或者卡顿的原因可能有很多，但最常见的原因是与运行能力和内存有关。
   Computer memory is used to store data temporarily while programs are running. The recommended amount for Windows users is 2GB or more, but a higher number is ideal.
   计算机内存的用途是在程序运行时临时存储数据。对于Windows用户来说，内存容量最好是2GB或者更多，内存越大则越理想。

3. Malware
   恶意软件
   Malware is a type of software that can damage or disable computers and related systems. It has to be installed on a computer before it can cause problems. However, this can happen much more quickly than you think.
   恶意软件是一种破坏或禁用计算机相关系统的软件，只有当电脑安装了这一软件才会受到影响。然而，它的安装速度比你想象的要快得多。
   For example, just downloading a file from a website could result in malware on your computer. Once opened, it can damage files, and it can even slow down your computer by using up valuable resources.
   例如，仅仅从网站下载一个文件就可能会导致电脑安装上恶意软件。它一旦被打开，就会损害电脑上的文件，甚至会占据所有内存资源，使你的电脑变慢。
   Source: Schooled by Science,“Top 15 common computer problems that get under your skin”