Choose "Speed up my System." You can access the same option by right-clicking on the USB drive in the computer section and choosing "properties," then the ReadyBoost tab. Next select "use this ...

If you feel stymied by your netbook -- especially when starting applications or multitasking -- then you might be able to use the ReadyBoost feature in Windows 7 to eke out a little better ...

"When you insert a compatible device, the AutoPlay dialog box will offer you the option to speed up your system using Windows ReadyBoost," the Microsoft documentation says.

PC running a bit slow? Memory blues got you a bit down? Never fear, just plug in a USB drive and the next next thing you know, you'll be cruising along just fine. That is, if Vista's ReadyBoot ...