Diagnosing a PC performance issue can be tricky, especially if you suspect memory is involved. Chances are, you've heard the advice of "just add more RAM", which is a blanket fix that's as old as PC ...

Your computer has two basic kinds of memory: hard drive storage and random-access memory, and they perform separate functions. Although adding a second hard drive increases your PC's storage capacity, ...

If your computer starts to slow down when you run a few programs at the same time or run a particularly demanding program, you can try adding more memory to improve your computer's performance. A ...

When you purchase a pre-built NAS, especially in the lower to mid-range models, the RAM capacity is usually compromised to save costs and make the product look affordable sitting on the shelves. And ...

I'm finding my W520 do be pretty adequate for some Photoshop and Lightroom tasks, but at times it will start to chug. When I bought it I added a 4 gig stick to the 4 it came with. There's an open slot ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

Tom's Hardware ran three memory-intensive tests on a system with 4GB of memory and then again with 16GB of memory. The results, they found, were impressive: an average 45% reduction in writes to the ...

Even though Apple advertises its laptops as having a maximum capacity of 8GB RAM, on the latest models you can add up to 16GB if needed. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...