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Configuring Turbo Mode

In the following chapters, you will find out when it can be useful to do so and what exactly happens when

you turn on the TuneUp Turbo Mode. On top of that, you will receive instructions on how to switch on

and configure TuneUp Turbo Mode.

Introduction

TuneUp Turbo Mode provides an immediate performance boost whenever you need it. When you put your

computer into Turbo Mode, an analysis is performed to see which of those programs and functions cur-

rently running in the background are not strictly necessary. These programs are stopped or slowed down,

allowing the additional processing power gained to be used exclusively by the programs you are actually

running.

When should I switch on Turbo Mode?

Turbo Mode can speed up computer games, improve work with demand-

ing programs or prevent shuddering when playing videos. Note however

that when you enable Turbo Mode you also switch off some func-

tionalities that will not be available again until you switch off Turbo

Mode.

How does Turbo Mode work?

The following graphics illustrate the internal workings of your PC with

the programs that you are currently using (green) and those running in the background (blue). Here you

can see how your PC is assisted as soon as you enable Turbo Mode:

The green circles represent those programs that you wish to accelerate using the Turbo Mode. The blue dia-

monds on the other hand are all those programs and functions that you do not need at all when Turbo

Mode is enabled (see How to Configure Your Own TuneUp Turbo Mode, p. 39). These are therefore turned

off so that all of the PC's processing power is available to the required programs.

In addition to those programs that you are currently using (green), many others are also running in the back-

ground that are really not that important for your work (blue). If such background processes suddenly start

to require a great deal of processing power, they are assigned a lower priority so that your other programs

can continue to run smoothly.

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