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One of the factors that slow the performance of the computer is disk fragmentation. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece it back together. To speed up the response time, you should monthly run Disk Defragmenter, a Windows utility that defrags and consolidates fragmented files for quic...

It's not a good idea to use the SSD to host Windows XP, Ian. This older operating system doesn't support the SSD's 'Trim' command, which is used to free up space and ensure best performance. Trim is supported by Windows 7, however. We recommend instead installing this operating system on to your SSD. Back up your files and folders to an exter...

It's definitely a good idea to move away from Windows 98, but XP is also getting close to its end of life – mainstream support ended in 2009. That leaves Vista and Windows 7. The latter is a competent operating system, and will be supplied with any new PC you buy. Office 2007 will work just fine, as will your HP printer and two cameras. However,...