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Is Windows’ ReadyBoost worthwhile in Win10?
Posted on June 8th, 2020 at 01:10 Comment on the AskWoody LoungeLANGALIST
By Fred Langa
ReadyBoost is a storage technology that can enhance PC performance by using USB flash drives for fast caching.
Debuting in Vista, it was once cutting-edge technology. But does it still make sense with today’s PCs?
Plus: Safely preserving XP, Win7, and other old setups inside Win10.
Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.22.0 (2020-06-08).
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Langalist: Remove vendor-installed junkware, vet “Update needed” and booting a Virtual PC
Posted on May 13th, 2019 at 02:41 Comment on the AskWoody LoungeFred continues his LangaList streak, tackling three subjects:
- How to uninstall pre-installed junk on a Win10 PC
- Is that “Security update needed” popup bogus?
- Can you use a Virtual PC to boot your computer?
Interesting questions. Insightful answers.
Out this morning in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 16.17.0, delivered free to all Plus members.