Tag Archive: RAM

Adding More Memory To The Computer

Overview Random Access Memory (RAM) provides space for your computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU (central processing unit). When people refer to a computer’s memory, they usually mean its RAM. If you add more RAM to your computer, you reduce the number of times your CPU must read data…

Turn An Old PC Into A Network Attached Storage (NAS)

This entry is part of a series, NAS» If you’ve ever considered purchasing a NAS (short for network-attached storage) device to add storage to your home or small office network, you may have balked due to the relatively high prices they can command. If you don’t have hundreds of dollars to spare on a commercial…

Computer Buying Guide: Specifications

This entry is part of a series, Computer Buying Guide» Now that you have read the Computer Buying Guide: Things you should know, you have decided to what form of computer you are going to buy,  OK It has looks, but does it have brains? After deciding on form, you’ll need to wade in and…