The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

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If your computer starts to slow down when you run a few programs at the same time or run a particularly demanding program, you can try adding more memory to improve your computer's performance. A ...

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Want better performance from your laptop? The conventional wisdom has long held that you should simply buy a new one. You can put such conventional wisdom aside: Upgrading a laptop may not be for the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. People usually hold onto business laptops for five to seven years, depending on the hardware. MacBook users keep them for even longer, usually ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Feeling the need to get a new laptop if your current one doesn't run as smoothly as it did before makes sense — but you don't have to dig deep ...