Ram, or Random Access Memory, is a key part of any computer system. It is responsible for the short-term memory of the system, which is where data and programs are stored while they are being used. When the system runs low on ram, it can start to experience problems.

Fortunately, adding more ram to a computer is a fairly simple process. The first step is to identify how much ram your system currently has and how much you would like to add. You can do this by opening the System Information window on Windows or the Activity Monitor on Mac.…