A computer’s memory, also called RAM (random access memory), is one of its most important components. This is where the computer stores the instructions it is working on, as well as the data it is using. The more memory your computer has, the more things it can do at once.

When you’re shopping for a new computer, you’ll want to pay attention to the amount of memory it has. You can find this information in the specifications, or in the “technical details” section of the product listing on the manufacturer’s website.

The amount of memory your computer has can also …