One question that frequently comes up in my classes is whether or not people should download a task killer app. My answer is no and this article does a nice job. Before you go an read the article, let me explain a few terms the author uses.
CPU cycles - The speed of a processor is measured in megahertz (Mhz) and it measures the number of CPU cycles it can process per second. So, a 600Mhz processor will process 600,000,000 cycles per second.
ROM - A ROM is essentially a different software version for a phone. Every phone can be customized with a different software version that changes the look and performance of the phone. The average user most likely will not customize the phone this way. I only mention this because I don't want anyone to get lost in the article.
Rooting - Do you have a phone that came with lots of apps and software installed on it? Rooting your phone will allow you to uninstall these applications because you'll have access to all the internal parts of the phone. If you're looking to breath some life back in to an Android phone that is a little long in the tooth or you suffer from OCD regarding your phone, then this might be worth investigating.
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