1. A method of preconditioning a computer-controllable device, the method comprising the steps of: determining at least one anticipated context with which the device may be associated; and determining at least one mode of operation associated with the at least one anticipated context such that the at least one mode of operation may be effectuated before or at a time when the anticipated context is at least partially realized; wherein the determination of the at least one mode of operation further comprises identifying at least one configuration parameter useable for a subsequent time period and pre-fetching the configuration parameter.