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 ...

Deciding the amount of RAM you need to have a speedy, high-functioning phone you can access is not random, and depends on ...

Even though Apple advertises its laptops as having a maximum capacity of 8GB RAM, on the latest models you can add up to 16GB if needed. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

Besides the processor, a few other components will plug into the motherboard. The RAM, also known as memory, is important for storing information while your applications and operating system are ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

Thinking of buying Apple’s new Mac mini? Make sure you get plenty of RAM when you place your order. Unlike its predecessors, the new machine’s RAM is soldered to the logic board, so you’re unable to ...

SSDs are the new performance panacea. But, when SSDs first hit the scene a few years ago, we hated them. They were small--too small to be useful and too slow for anything but Netbooks. Technology took ...

What's the first thing you do after buying a new computer? Apart from a good few fingers of scotch to dull the pain of your dwindling bank account? For me, the first online purchase with a new Mac is ...