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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on smartphones, wireless carriers, AI, wearables and more. I oversee the team's product testing and translate our findings into ...

Question: I'm in the market for a new laptop, and I want to be sure it has four gigabytes of RAM. My friends tell me to buy the cheapest configuration and upgrade the RAM myself. How hard is it 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 ...

I'm seriously considering taking the plunge and getting an iBook. I want to up the ram to at least 384 and to get the extra 256MB so-dimm would cost me $240 canadian! I can get regular PC100 CAS2 ...

With the RAM crisis in full swing, how much memory is enough for video editing? We break down how much RAM you need in 2026.