self-tuning
a system's capability of optimizing its own internal running parameters
self-control
ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses
dynamic voltage scaling
power management technique in computer architecture, where the voltage used in a component is increased or decreased, depending upon circumstances
dynamic frequency scaling
technique in computer architecture whereby the frequency of a microprocessor can be automatically adjusted "on the fly", either to conserve power or to reduce the amount of generated heat