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Figure 14-40 Adding a device in Windows 8.1

Performance Options

One optimization you can perform on all Windows versions is setting

Performance Options. Performance Options are used to configure CPU,

RAM, and virtual memory (page file) settings. To access these options rightclick

Computer or This PC and select Properties, and then click the Advanced

system settings link in the Tasks list. On the Advanced tab, click the Settings

button in the Performance section.

The Performance Options dialog box has three tabs: Visual Effects,

Advanced, and Data Execution Prevention (see Figure 14-41). The Visual

Effects tab enables you to adjust visual effects that impact performance, such

as animations, thumbnails, and transparencies. Try clicking the top three

choices in turn and watch the list of settings. Notice the tiny difference

between the first two choices (Let Windows choose what’s best for my

computer and Adjust for best appearance). The third choice, Adjust for best

performance, turns off all visual effects, and the fourth option is an invitation

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