Kingston<\/a> and use the simple tools they have there to determine what kind of memory you need, what increments it can be added in, etc. Most modern PCs have 2-4 memory slots, and most of them can take any appropriate memory module, but the memory sites will explain it more clearly. Purchase it online, or purchase it at your local computer\/electronics store.<\/p>\nInstallation is pretty easy, and the cards always comes with instructions (alongside the ones in the manual to your computer), but if you have any hesitation, ask your friend who knows about computers to lend a hand. It’s a 5-10 minute job, most of which is disconnecting and reconnecting the cables of your PC, and vacuuming out all the dust that’s accumulated inside of it.<\/p>\n
And when the job is done, your PC will run faster, and certainly change between programs and windows more quickly and reliably.<\/p>\n
Just do it. If that doesn’t work, then do all the other “tuning” tips folks suggest. But short of that, buy more RAM. For modern PC OS’s and programs, 512Mb is probably the minimum you should comfortably have.<\/p>\n
That’s your Tech Tip for Today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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