| Many people are looking for ways to speed up their | | | | including RAM, will be displayed. Then press and hold |
| PC. And adding RAM seems to be a viable option. To | | | | control alt delete to go to Task Manager. In the |
| answer the question: yes, RAM can speed up your | | | | Processes tab, you will see how much RAM you use |
| computer. RAM is an acronym for Random Access | | | | for a particular program. Add this up and you will have |
| Memory. Everything you do using your computer uses | | | | the number of RAM you use. Calculate the deficit |
| up RAM. | | | | from your installed RAM. This will, more or less, give |
| The amount of RAM used depends on what kind of | | | | you an idea of how much RAM you need. |
| program is running. Here is how it works. All operating | | | | Adding RAM is a cheap alternative to speed up your |
| systems such as Microsoft Windows use a | | | | computer as opposed to buying a brand new faster |
| component called virtual memory manager of VMM. | | | | unit. And while you're at it, perhaps you might consider |
| Running a program, such as an internet browser or a | | | | buying an external hard drive. This is useful for saving |
| instant messenger, will trigger your computer's | | | | and transferring important files that you don't often use. |
| microprocessor to load an executable file to your | | | | Keeping only regularly used files on your hard disk will |
| RAM. For larger programs, this will typically take up 5 | | | | leave more space which results to faster PC |
| megabytes of RAM. Also the microprocessor uses | | | | experience. |
| shared DLLs or dynamic link libraries which can range | | | | Aside from adding RAM, other ways of speeding up |
| from 20 to 30 megabytes of RAM. | | | | your computer is to continually free up some space in |
| Most users open programs simultaneously. For | | | | your hard disk. Uninstall and remove unused programs |
| example, when doing research, you might have a | | | | as they eat up space you can use for something else. |
| word processor running while having multiple internet | | | | Clear your internet cache of temporary files and offline |
| browsers for research. Sometimes the music player is | | | | content every so often. |
| also running. This adds up the RAM used. If you use | | | | If you don't have the budget for upgrading your |
| more RAM than what is currently installed in your unit, | | | | hardware such as RAM, you can employ certain |
| then you surely will experience a slower PC speed. | | | | techniques to maximize your current RAM capabilities. |
| In this case all you have to do is increase your RAM. | | | | Make sure you only open programs that you need. |
| To find out exactly how much RAM you need to add | | | | Avoid opening unnecessary programs or software. |
| to your hardware, you have to first find out how much | | | | This will lead to less usage of RAM, giving you a |
| RAM you already have. If you don't know your RAM | | | | faster PC speed and less headaches and frustration |
| status, right-click My Computer and choose Properties. | | | | that slow PC can bring. |
| Choose the General tab and various information, | | | | |