kapusta-
2) Why are you asking? Did the system slow down? A major slowdown? Was it sudden or gradual?
4) What model computer do you own? How old is it?
5) How much memory does your system have?
6) What application(s) do you run? Does the slowdown occur with any particular app?
7) Is your computer connected to the internet? How?
8) Do you have antivirus, antispyware and firewall software installed? Are they current?
9) Do you run Windows Update either manually or automatically?
If you have concerns and are not tech-savvy you may be best off simply bringing your computer to a pro for an evaluation (or getting your neighborhood 15-year-old whiz to take a look).
oomis1105-
Someone please tell me, what is the difference (if any) between a laptop and a “notebook?”
If there is a difference, is one better than the other?
Can either or both do exactly what a desktop tower and monitor can do?
Basically, yes. This depends, of course, on the hardware each is set up with (i.e. DVD burner, memory, etc.)