It’s the bane of all computer systems. Desktops, smartphones, even streaming smart devices. They start out great, but as time goes by they all get slower and slower. It doesn’t happen all at once, but ...

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The RAM crisis threatens notebook memory loadouts – and if 8GB laptops make a comeback, are they still tenable?

Question: How can I tell if my laptop needs more RAM? Answer: Random Access Memory (RAM) is often called the "best bang for the buck" upgrade for most laptop or desktop computers. It can provide an ...

Of all the PC-related things to come out of CES this year, my favorite wasn’t Nvidia’s graphics cards or AMD’s newest Ryzens or Intel’s iterative processor refreshes or any one of the oddball PC ...

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If you're thinking about improving your laptop's performance, there are a few guaranteed ways to achieve that without having to be a computer wizard. Swapping an old mechanical drive for a faster SSD ...