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 ...

Running out of memory can cause performance issues. Here's how to see how much memory is in your PC, and how fast it is.

How to Detect the Type of RAM in a PC. Different types of RAM are incompatible with each other, so you must find the exact type of RAM installed on your office computer before upgrading the memory.

How to check your total memory capacity If you only want to know how much RAM your PC has, the easiest way to find out is through the Windows 11 Settings app.

The type of memory a computer uses varies depending on the make, model and form factor of the motherboard -- your PC won't recognize just any kind of RAM. Modules developed for desktop computers ...

Computer acting sluggish? You might need more memory. Here's how to check how much RAM you have, and how much your PC or Mac is actually using.

Processor, memory and operating system To find your PC's basic specs, you'll want to open up the System panel. There are a few ways to do this: Open the Charms bar, click Settings, and then click ...

A memory upgrade's the best way to speed up that slow computer, but the RAM stick aisle at your local computer parts retailer is a cold and scary place. A little pre-research is in order: the How ...

An easy guide to finding your system specs in Windows, and a couple free programs that give you more information.