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~What is RAM and why do I need more of it?

• RAM stands for 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 from your dard disk. This usually allows your computer to work considerably faster, as RAM is many times faster than a hard disk.

~ What good do regular tune-ups do?

• Your computer needs regular tune-ups to keep running right, just like your car. Every time you use your computer it accumulates waste, or fragments of data that are no longer needed, that eventually slow everything down. A tune-up gets rid of waste and reorganizes the data you do need so that your CPU can access it faster.