If you got a new PC over the holiday season, chances are it came preloaded with Windows 98 Second Edition. Unfortunately, that may not be a good thing.

That's because Windows 98 isn't all it could be. Once you get past its benefits--including its whizzy interface and online updates--you have to face the truth: Windows 98 is slower than Windows 95. It demands more system resources, and because of that, your PC's performance will suffer.

We can't promise a return to Windows 95's speed, but we can help you get things moving faster. We've rounded up a dozen tips that will help make Windows 98--and ultimately you--more efficient. First, we show you how to clean up the space-hogging, speed-robbing junk on your hard drive. Next, we give you some hints on how to optimize your PC and cut a few corners for maximum performance. Then, once you've finished tweaking your settings, we see if you have any hardware or drivers that deserve an upgrade, and show you how to make sure your system is booting as quickly as it can. Finally, we give you some pointers to help you work as effectively as possible.

Don't fool yourself, though: even if you follow each and every one of our tips, you won't turn your 486 into a Pentium III. But our tips will help you get the most out of what you already have.

Clear the Clutter
It's true: Cleanliness is next to godliness--at least as far as your hard drive is concerned. There's no better way to speed up your machine than to clean it up, and we'll show you how.

Tune Up Your System
Your father always said that if you change your oil as needed, your car will run forever. Well, the same wisdom works for your PC. These steps, performed regularly, will keep your Windows 98 system running smoothly.

Upgrade and Update
Sometimes, your system just can't keep up with your OS. When that happens, there's only one answer: upgrade. We'll help you root out and annihilate your hardware deficiencies, then give you the scoop on driver updates.

Start Faster
Power on. Wait. Wait. Wait. Boot. It doesn't have to be this way. Follow these three tips and cut minutes off your system's boot time.

Speed Yourself Up
It's tempting to blame Microsoft for all your computing woes, but the reality is, we can all train ourselves to work a little faster. These simple shortcuts will have you zipping around your desktop in a jiffy.

I'm ready to slim down my system

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