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How to Check Memory Usage From the Linux Terminal

Is it Chromium using up all of the RAM?

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How to Clear RAM on an iPhone (and When You Should)

Sometimes you need to clear the RAM yourself.

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Google Chrome Will Snitch On RAM-Hungry Tabs

A new feature in development shows how much RAM a tab is using when you hover over it.

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What Is XMP, and Why Does It Matter for RAM?

Scream if you want to go faster.

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Can You Mix and Match RAM?

Upgrading RAM is a great way to boost your PC's performance, but can you use RAM from different brands and types together?

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7 Tech Terms You're Using Wrong

Are you using terms like "Wi-Fi" and "AI" wrong?

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How to Choose the Best RAM for Your PC

Don't underspend — or overspend.

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The Best DDR5 RAM of 2024

If you're building a PC, DDR5 is the best way to go, and we've chosen our favorites to make choosing the right RAM foolproof.

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ECC RAM: Can You Use the Most Reliable RAM in Your PC?

More reliable doesn't necessarily mean better.

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Google Chrome's Memory Saver Is Getting More Options

Memory Saver is getting even better.

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Why It's Okay to Buy A Mac With Only 8 GB RAM

Windows PCs might need at least 16 GB of RAM for a good experience in 2023, but that's not true for Macs.

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You Can Finally Tell Chrome to Use Less RAM

Plus, a new battery-saving mode.

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The Iconic Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Is About to Go All-Electric

The electric Ram 1500 joins the growing list of "coming soon" EV pickup trucks.

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Samsung Teases Absurdly Fast 512GB DDR5 RAM Modules

Do you like RAM? Do you like insanely large and fast RAM modules?

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What Is Dual-Channel Memory?

Two sticks are better than one!

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Motherboards Explained: What Are ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX?

What's the difference between ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards? And which should you choose for your PC? We've got the answers to these burning questions, and more.

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Why You Should Overclock Your RAM (It's Easy!)

Want to boost your PC's performance? You should overclock your RAM. It's easier and safer than overclocking a CPU or GPU!

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How to Overclock Your Computer's RAM

Make your PC's RAM run faster by fine-tuning those timings.

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