What You Need to Know About a Computer's RAM
If you are in the market for a new or pre-owned Apple® computer, you might have encountered the term "RAM" while discussing product specifications. The random access memory (RAM) is an important component of any computer, and the amount it has should be a factor in your decision to buy one or not. If you are unfamiliar with the term, the information below should help in your purchasing decision.
What Is the RAM?
Nearly every digital device, whether it's a brand-new iPhone® or a pre-owned Apple computer, has a certain amount of RAM. It is distinct from the hard drive in that information contained in the RAM is not stored permanently. For instance, if you compose a letter in a word processing application, the information you input is stored in the RAM until you save it to the hard drive for permanent storage and retrieval. If you should shut off the computer before saving the work you've input thus far, it will vanish forever.
How Does the RAM Affect Computer Performance?
When shopping for a new or pre-owned Apple computer, look for one that has as much RAM as possible. Computer memory enables your computer to multitask efficiently, and the more RAM it has, the more functions it can perform simultaneously. For instance, you can keep more browser tabs open while composing multiple text documents and editing multiple spreadsheets—all while streaming music. In the early days of personal computing, users could only work on one or two tasks at the same time without closing out of applications that were hogging memory. More RAM makes for a faster, more convenient computing experience.
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