Optimizing Windows for Games, Graphics & Multimedia

This book is for those computer users not ready to upgrade a system, but who still want to play some of the best graphically enhanced games. It provides practical tips and procedures that can help an older computer run more efficiently and faster. Farquhar, a systems analyst and a computer columnist for the Columbia Missourian newspaper, includes simple tricks like optimizing a swap file and taking down wallpaper, as well as practical advise on using utilities, and optimizing DOS. In addition he gives advice about optimizing modems and making Internet exploration faster, and how to do a clean Windows installation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)