Daily Dooley

Question: In old PCs, what was the function of the "Turbo" button?

Answer: To slow the computer down, not speed it up.

Early IBM-compatible PCs ran at slower clock speeds (like 4.77 MHz), and many software programs—especially games—were written to run at those speeds. As newer processors got faster, those same programs ran too fast to be usable.

The Turbo button allowed users to toggle the CPU speed between “normal” (slower) and “turbo” (faster) modes so the software would behave correctly. Despite the name, the Turbo button was more about compatibility than boosting performance.

Why "Dooley?"

Inspired by the founder's alma mater - Emory University's spirit mascot, Dooley represents the voice of the student body. And when Dooley shows up to your class, you can count on a fun time and the rest of the day off!