Chapter 8. Optimizing Performance Tips and Techniques

No discussion on optimizing Windows 7 is complete without a few final tips and techniques for boosting overall performance—and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this chapter. As you set out to use these tips and techniques, remember that your computer’s performance is in your control. You’ll need to fine-tune settings occasionally to keep things running smoothly. You’ll need to perform maintenance as necessary. And you’ll need to operate your computer while keeping in mind its relative performance ratings.

Optimizing Power Management Settings for Performance

Whether you have a laptop PC, tablet PC, or desktop PC, don’t overlook the impact of power settings on your computer’s performance. Power ...

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