You can speed up any old computer with your spare USB ports - here's how

While it's not as necessary on newer hardware, old and less capable desktops or laptops could get a helpful boost from any ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows ReadyBoost uses a USB drive to increase performance, but most people shouldn't use it

Windows ReadyBoost used to be able to speed up your PC, but today, there's very little reason to use it. Why is that?
CNET

Does ReadyBoost really work?

I've heard that Windows Vista's ReadyBoost and SuperFetch features can speed up my PC. Is this true, and if so how much improvement can I expect? You hear correctly. Two of Vista's most useful new ...