ReadyBoost (Windows 7 feature)

Want your Windows 7 to work faster on your PC? If you have flash memory (or flash cards) handy, then this is your answer!

Windows 7 introduces ReadyBoost for higher performance on a tight budget.

There's an article about ReadyBoost here from Microsoft.

To my understanding, ReadyBoost converts your flash memory into RAM. So, if you have a fast flash memory or flash cards, this is it.

What you must have:

1. Any flash media with memory chips (e.g, Pendrive, USB sticks, SD Cards, etc.) with a capacity of a minimum 1GB. This won't work on external hard drive.

2. A PC running Windows 7.

Instructions on how to do it

1. Right click on the Drive > Properties.

2. Click on ReadyBoost tab.

3.  Select Use this device and allocate enough space for the operation (e.g, 1,500MB on a 2GB Flash Drive).

4. Click OK.

Note: For better result, you should use a flash memory with the capacity at least double the amount of RAM available in your system (e.g, your system has 2GB, therefore you should prepare a 4GB free of flash memory).