Speed Up Windows by Stripping It Down

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Speed Up Windows by Stripping It Down Windows has plenty of features that you can turn off to speed things up. Here's how to find the features you don't need. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Windows Tips Reader Q&A: Troubleshoot Windows, Tweak Office, Add USB Ports Readers want to know how to troubleshoot Windows apps, make Office easier to use, and add more USB ports to a PC. Share: Prepare Your PC for Future Data Disasters You've reinstalled Windows and restored your data. Now learn how to make the restore process smarter, safer, and easier next time. Share: Fix a Windows 7 System That Randomly Freezes, Part 2 If Microsoft's hotfix didn't solve your lockup program, one reader's unconventional approach just might. Hint: there's a USB hub involved. 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Pavilion Slimline S5710f Mini-Tower Desktop Price: $379.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review IdeaCentre B510 - 77121SU - Intel Core i3-550 Price: $1099.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Desktops, Best Prices on Laptops, Servers, Printers, Monitors Top News on PCWorld.com Hacker Heists Virtual Poker Winnings from Facebook Game A British hacker admits he stole 400 billion virtual poker chips worth somewhere between $285,000 and $12 million in real dollars. Share: 10 Netflix Power Tools: Optimize Your Viewing Experience Check out these 10 tools that can help you choose a movie to stream from Netflix, learn when a certain movie will leave the Netflix streaming list, place a DVD request in your Netflix queue for a movie before it hits DVD, and more. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 5000: Built for Speed, and Wallet-Friendly CyberPower's Gamer Xtreme 5000 delivers strong performance at a sub-$1500 price point. 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