Adding memory (RAM) to your computer can make a world of difference, with results that you’ll see right away.

On laptops without soldered RAM, upgrading the memory is as simple as swapping out the RAM stick in its slot, an upgrade that can boost your laptop's speed.

Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.

Running out of memory can cause performance issues. Here's how to see how much memory is in your PC, and how fast it is.

I'm finding my W520 do be pretty adequate for some Photoshop and Lightroom tasks, but at times it will start to chug. When I bought it I added a 4 gig stick to the 4 it came with. There's an open ...

Working with memory isn't only a performance bottleneck, as the multiple layers of caches and high-speed memory add significantly to a computer's power budget.