Upgrading your computer's memory is the quickest and most affordable way to make it run faster. In this CNET How-To, we show you how to add RAM to your iMac. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a ...

If you bought a Dell XPS 15 (9570) with only 8GB of RAM, you may want to add more. Here's how to double, or even quadruple, the amount of RAM in your XPS 15. When you purchase through links on our ...

This past week Apple released what could be the swan song for the current design of the 27-inch iMac. With Apple Silicon-based Macs on the horizon, it’s possible that we’ve seen the last of the ...

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 ...

For a very long time, the most common path to improving your PC’s performance has been through upgrading the RAM. RAM stands for “random access memory” and it’s effectively the component of your PC ...

Determining the specs for a new laptop (or a laptop upgrade) can be a delicate balancing act. You want to spend enough so you won’t be miserable in the future, but not so much that you don’t make use ...

Is your Mac running painfully slowly? Has an application just hung? Did you see a “Your system has run out of application memory” message or the dreaded spinning beach ball? All of these can be signs ...

One of the tougher things to track down when handling upgrades or tech support is what kind of RAM you’re using. While it’s relatively easy to see how much you have, speed and type are usually hidden ...

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a minimum ...

Nicole Cozma has an affinity for all things tech, but also dabbles in amateur photography. Based on Florida's Suncoast, she enjoys being a spectator to superb sunsets and lightning storms. How to test ...