We’re all looking for better performance from our PCs, right? Whether you have a snazzy new computer or a trusty PC with a few years under its belt, there are ways to make it run more efficiently. Here are some ideas for both Windows Vista and Windows XP, starting with this article on how to optimize Windows Vista for better performance.

Pinpoint performance bottlenecks in Windows Vista
More ways to improve performance with Windows Vista
6 ways to speed up your Windows XP-based PC
Turn off certain features to make Windows XP run faster
Maintenance tasks for better performance with Windows XP