Your laptop is a lot like your car. The more you use it, the more effort you must put in to keeping your system running at peak performance. But instead of the occasional oil change, filter replacement, and an annual tune-up, your notebook requires constant vigilance to keep it running smoothly. There are a million ways to clog your system, from clandestine spyware you didn't even know existed to system-hogs like Vista's Aero interface right in front of your face. Here, we'll show you how to streamline your system so that you can coax the maximum performance out of your notebook.

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