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Why is my computer slow?

Find the processes and startup apps slowing things down.

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The prompt

My computer feels slow. Check CPU, memory and disk use, list the heaviest running processes and the apps that start at login, and suggest what to close or disable. Do not change anything yet.

How to use it

Make sure Shellway is connected in ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor.
Paste the prompt and change the folder names or paths to match your computer.
Review the plan your AI shows before you confirm any changes.

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