RAM, or Random Access Memory, is the part of your computer that keeps programs running in the background, so you can switch between them freely.

You can check the memory on a Mac computer in its Activity Monitor by reading a memory pressure graph. Here's how to do it.

"You're basically creating molecular circuits in the machine's memory versus connecting together a bunch of steps in a piece of software," said Bill Vass.

Computer acting sluggish? You might need more memory. Here's how to check how much RAM you have, and how much your PC or Mac ...

A memory chip just 10 atoms thick has been tested in a lab and integrated into conventional chips, demonstrating a technology ...

RAM dictates real-world performance, as insufficient memory can lead to swapping, freezes, and slow apps. Laptops need plenty of RAM because it is shared between the CPU and GPU, and it is often ...