A computer’s memory, or RAM (random access memory), is a critical component. It stores the data and instructions that the computer is currently working with. The more memory a computer has, the more data it can store at one time and the faster it can perform tasks.

There are two main types of computer memory: volatile and non-volatile. Volatile memory, such as RAM, loses its data when the power is turned off. Non-volatile memory, such as a hard drive, retains its data even when the power is turned off.

The RAM in a computer is organized into a series of …