Chapter 3
Boost PC Performance
IN THIS CHAPTER
Recognizing why your PC is slow
Addressing speed issues
Installing more memory
Improving performance with ReadyBoost
Configuring the number of processors
Disabling services to improve speed
Your PC is no longer a puppy. It lacks that zip, that endless energy. Now your computer system acts more like an old, droopy dog. You don’t take it for a walk — you take it for a drag. The pep and vigor are gone. Yes, it happens to both pets and PCs. In modern culture, we seem to admire things that are snappy, upbeat, and full of life. When your computer starts to lack those qualities, it’s time for some reinvigoration.
Man, Your PC Is Slow!
Do computers run more slowly over time? The answer is no. Performance can suffer, but electronically, a computer out of the box runs just as fast as the same computer years later. What changes, however, is the ...
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