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Windows XP can load programs it thinks you need before you actually load them yourself! This is done by a process called pre-fetching. This process can consume memory and slow your XP experience.
Windows XP will retain a copy of a portion of a program you have run in the prefetch folder even if you only [...]

If you are using your Netbook on the move, it can be very frustrating if you have to wait a significant amount of time for Windows XP to shut down. The following tip will show you how to reduce shut down times, by altering the settings that dictate when windows will shut down tasks that [...]

Windows XP can be set easily for best performance or for best appearance. Setting Windows XP for best performance will disable a number of graphical user interface features, improving the speed and responsiveness of Windows XP noticeably.
To set Windows XP for best performance perform the following:

Right click My Computer
Click Properties
Click the Advanced Tab
Click Settings under [...]

Screen real estate is at a premium on most netbooks and large icons in the start menu can take a lot of room and seem out of proportion for the screen size offered. A simple change of settings in Windows XP can be used to show small icons in the start menu, giving you a [...]

The Microsoft Windows XP indexing service is a topic frequently discussed when it comes to performance tuning. The indexing service can adversely affect performance and especially when you are running Windows XP on a Netbook, you’ll want to disable any services that may slow down or hinder your experience.
The following instructions will show you how [...]

The wikipedia has the following to say about the term “netbook”
“A netbook is a very small, light-weight, low-cost, energy-efficient laptop, primarily used for internet based services such as web browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging. They are also suitable for light use running office and educational software although they lack the power of more expensive subnotebook [...]

This article will help you decide on the right Netbook for you, or indeed whether a Netbook is right for you!
What do I want to use if for?
The first question to ask yourself before purchasing a Netbook is “What do I want to use it for?”. The answer to this will greatly influence your choice [...]