In this age of instant gratification, nothing can frustrate a computer user more than a desktop PC that takes a really looooonnng time to finish a task. But that's the reality when you've been using a system for a few years. In the interim there have been new applications you've downloaded, maybe even a new operating system that you've installed because you thought it would actually speed up your PC. The most likely culprit for this loss of speed is the memory (or not enough of it). The good news is upgrading to more memory is a simple enough fix, and we're just the ones to walk you through the steps.
When it comes to upgrading your system's RAM (random access memory), the hardest part isn't the installation. Rather, it's the research and shopping you'll have to do to find the correct memory module.
How Much Memory Do You Have?
The first thing you need to figure out is how much memory you actually have. To do that, you point your cursor to the "My Computer" icon on your desktop, right-click, and choose Properties. This procedure is slightly different in Windows Vista and Windows 7, where you will have to click on the windows icon in the bottom left of your screen an then right click on "Computer". The window that comes up will tell you the basics about your system, including how much memory you have on board.
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When it comes to upgrading your system's RAM (random access memory), the hardest part isn't the installation. Rather, it's the research and shopping you'll have to do to find the correct memory module.
How Much Memory Do You Have?
The first thing you need to figure out is how much memory you actually have. To do that, you point your cursor to the "My Computer" icon on your desktop, right-click, and choose Properties. This procedure is slightly different in Windows Vista and Windows 7, where you will have to click on the windows icon in the bottom left of your screen an then right click on "Computer". The window that comes up will tell you the basics about your system, including how much memory you have on board.
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