RAM serves as your computer's short-term memory. The more RAM you have, the more your PC can get done at the same time, but it's not just capacity that matters—the speed counts for something, too.

RAM, or Random access memory, acts as the short-term memory of your PC’s brain. It uses the RAM to store data that it needs temporarily or that it will need to access in the near future.

Here's how and why to enable (or disable) Core isolation's Memory integrity feature on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

64GB RAM and more: Right now, 64GB is helpful if you need your PC for heavy workloads, such as 3D modeling. Gamers don’t quite have any use for 64GB just yet, but if you want to stack up, there ...

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 ...

The Windows 11 Task Manager can give you a bit more information about the RAM in your PC, which can paint a better picture of the performance you can expect from it. Here's how you can check it out.