How to gain performance?

[Joao Daniel]

Hi kids,

I was wondering what  more I can do to improve my computer performance.  
Look what I have done:

         Recompiled the kernel  (I have done benchmark tests and it 
really makes my computer faster.)
         Removed unused daemons from memory (Don't do any test yet)

So, basically my questions are:

I also plan to make my boot faster.  Do  guys have some suggestion?

What more can I do to improve performace?

Obs.: I'm doing it as hobby. My computer hardware is really good.