Speed up your computer

We all want our computers to work faster but how do you do this without buying a new computer? Simple, add RAM! RAM which stands for Random Access Memory and often referred to as "memory" greatly affects the speed of your computer. That is the more RAM, the faster your computer operates...that is to a point. Assuming that you have a 32 bit operating system which if you do not know, then assume it is a 32 bit system, then rather you are using Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7; the maximum amount is 4 GB. Which means if you install 6 GB of RAM, all your computer will use is 4 GB. Some computers will handle less RAM then the maximum that your operating system can handle but you usually are safe in installing up to 2 GB of RAM.

Adding RAM can be as simple as unscrewing a cover and sticking the RAM in rather you have a laptop or a desktop. If you are going to do it yourself, then it would be best to look up the manual for your computer online and see how to install the RAM. If you are uncomfortable opening up your computer, then a professional can quickly do it. Do not know what kind of RAM to use, you can use the Crucial Memory Adviser™ tool to determine the RAM you need.

Often in laptops and sometimes in desktops, you will have to remove one stick of RAM in order to install more because of the limitations of slots available. For instance, you might have 512 MB of RAM and want to add 1 GB (1,000 MB) more. If you have a laptop, the RAM might be two 256 MB sticks of RAM with only two slots available. Therefore you will have to remove one of those 256 MB of RAM to install the 1 GB giving you a total of 1.2 GB of RAM.

If you want more information or help in installing extra RAM, then email me at steve@slusherstech.com or call 678 522-1134. For more information, go to Slusherstech.com