ACD
Alt-Control-Delete
Example
everything's frozen again on my laptop
time for a quick acd!
Related Slang
| CAD | Control-alt-delete |
| fn | Function |
| MT | Mistype |
| LTHTT | Laughing too hard to type |
| comp | Computer |
| BYODKM | Bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse |
| BTK | Back to keyboard |
| YOMANK | You owe me a new keyboard |
| AFK | Away from keyboard |
| W2K | Windows 2000 |
| BSOD | Blue screen of death |
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ACD represents the go-to keyboard shortcut for Windows users who need to open Task Manager or log in to a locked computer. The trio of Alt, Control, and Delete keys can get you out of frozen programs or give you access to the dialog box for system functions.
This term (also seen as CAD) gained popularity in the Windows ecosystem as tech-savvy users embraced faster solutions for system navigation and problem-solving. Whether your computer's acting up or you're just signing in, ACD is like your digital reset button.