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Refreshing or using the shortcut key F5 is a nifty little technique users often employ to help their computers run faster, clearing out old information and data. But does it really hold true? Let's explore in this article.
Where is the refresh button located?
Situated on the right-click menu of Windows, the refresh button is commonly used by users as a tool to clear temporary memory, junk data, to make the computer faster. Also known by the shortcut key F5 on the keyboard.
Functionality of the Refresh Key
In reality, Microsoft designed this feature to refresh the screen interface of icons when, for some reason, it doesn't do so automatically. For example, rearranging icons on the screen, updating new icons, or when icons you delete or add don't disappear or appear, press the refresh button at that time.
So, does refreshing for a faster computer have an effect?
The answer is that refresh/F5 does not have any impact on making the computer faster. While using the computer, if it's slow, pressing the F5 key won't do anything because it truly has no effect on clearing memory or improving machine performance. Instead, try removing unnecessary applications or restarting the computer.
We hope that this small piece of information will help you have a better understanding of your computer's functions. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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