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No, it would not slow your computer down. It's quite a simple program; as long as you do not search for thousands of possible Pokemon spreads, your computer should be fine.
If you have a lot of patience and are interested in hatching or catching flawless/shiny Pokemon, then I do suggest reading the guides/tutorials and downloading it. It does work.