Random-access memory, or RAM, is an essential component in everything from desktop computers to smartphones. RAM is a high-speed, short-term storage solution that gives applications, games, and the ...

If you can't make it, just fake it.

On average, a laptop can easily last four to five years, sometimes even longer if you take good care of it. Over time, though, you might start to notice it slowing down. In such cases, a common tip ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. RAM, also ...

If you’ve considered building or upgrading a PC lately, you’ve likely noticed the shockingly high price of memory. RAM kits that sold for reasonable sums just a year ago now routinely cost two to ...