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Using Flash Memory to Speed Up My Computer
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Everybody knows that the more RAM (Random Access Memories) you have on your computer, the faster your computer will be in performing tasks. However, adding RAM can be an expensive option at times, especially adding RAM to your PC notebook. There's also a limit to the amount of RAM you can add on to your computer.
Another issue associated with adding RAM is that it can be cumbersome. This is so because it usually requires you to open up the computer casing and you have to get your hands dirty with the cables and connectors.
Now, there is an alternative option and it's much more easier to implement. If you are running Windows Vista on your computer, you can make your computer run faster by adding Virtual Memory!
In Windows Vista system, there is a feature called "ReadyBoost". This feature allows your computer to use Flash Memory Devices (e.g. SD cards, USB Thumb Drive) as additional cache memory. In another word, your computer is virtually enhanced with extra memory it can use to store data it needs to access frequently. This is how you can speed up your computer and at the same time free up the RAM for other usage. The end result: you improve your PC performance without having to add more physical RAM.
Here are the steps to make your computer run faster with USB Flash Drive:
1. Plug in your USB Drive. Your computer should be able to detect the drive automatically and present you with a dialogue box. If this is the first time you are using the USB drive on your computer, click on "Speed up my computer" under the "General Option". A Properties dialogue box will appear. If the USB drive had been used on the computer before, it will be listed as "Removable Disk" under your Window Explorer. Rick click on the "Removable Disk" and select "Properties" from the pop-up menu.
2. Inside the "Properties" dialogue box, click on the "ReadyBoost" menu tab.
3. Select "Use this device" and use the Slider to indicate the amount of USB drive you wish to allocate for virtual memory cache. Click "OK" and you are done!
Another issue associated with adding RAM is that it can be cumbersome. This is so because it usually requires you to open up the computer casing and you have to get your hands dirty with the cables and connectors.
Now, there is an alternative option and it's much more easier to implement. If you are running Windows Vista on your computer, you can make your computer run faster by adding Virtual Memory!
In Windows Vista system, there is a feature called "ReadyBoost". This feature allows your computer to use Flash Memory Devices (e.g. SD cards, USB Thumb Drive) as additional cache memory. In another word, your computer is virtually enhanced with extra memory it can use to store data it needs to access frequently. This is how you can speed up your computer and at the same time free up the RAM for other usage. The end result: you improve your PC performance without having to add more physical RAM.
Here are the steps to make your computer run faster with USB Flash Drive:
1. Plug in your USB Drive. Your computer should be able to detect the drive automatically and present you with a dialogue box. If this is the first time you are using the USB drive on your computer, click on "Speed up my computer" under the "General Option". A Properties dialogue box will appear. If the USB drive had been used on the computer before, it will be listed as "Removable Disk" under your Window Explorer. Rick click on the "Removable Disk" and select "Properties" from the pop-up menu.
2. Inside the "Properties" dialogue box, click on the "ReadyBoost" menu tab.
3. Select "Use this device" and use the Slider to indicate the amount of USB drive you wish to allocate for virtual memory cache. Click "OK" and you are done!
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