So how do you know when it's time to propose a RAM memory upgrade to your customers? Here's a simple rule of thumb: Any PC that has less than 512 MB of installed RAM can benefit from adding more. My ...

If you've been experiencing a memory leak in Windows 11's File Explorer, we have a few suggestions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

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 ...

A RAM slot, also known as a RAM socket, is a long, slim slot on the motherboard of a PC. This allows a RAM module of varying speeds and capacities to be accommodated. Most motherboards have either two ...

A subtle tweak to how RAM keeps time is paving the way for higher memory speeds. Here's what that means for you. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years and have covered just about every ...

One of the major drawbacks of laptops compared to desktop PCs is how hard they are to upgrade. In most cases, key components like the CPU and GPU are soldered directly to the motherboard, which means ...

Just days after the announcement of some serious innovation in laptop memory, we’re now seeing some great news on the desktop front, too. MSI and Asrock have announced that they are enabling support ...

Think of it as a NUC from another name. We regularly see ultra-small desktops or mini PCs from Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) series. The NUCs are usually sold as bare-bones kits to which you ...

Is your PC feeling a bit sluggish or running out of space? Don’t sweat it. Windows 11 has some handy built-in tools to help you declutter and boost performance. We’ll walk you through this simple ...