When people find out I am an I.T. Consultant, their next question is often "How can I speed up my computer?" In my book "Computer Secrets Unleashed!", I cover many ways to speed up your computer. However, if I had to pick just one thing, I would say "The single easiest and most cost-effective thing you can do to speed up your computer is to ensure it has adequate RAM."
Assuming your computer is virus and spyware free, the answer to your speed issues is a simple, inexpensive RAM upgrade. I constantly see people who have spent $1000 on a new computer and, after a few months, are disappointed in the performance. Ironically, for just a few dollars more they could have purchased enough RAM to begin with.
How much RAM is enough?
The answer depends on your operating system.
-- Windows XP (Home or Pro) - I recommend a minimum of 768Megs of RAM for Windows XP, preferrably a Gigabyte, or up to 2 Gigs if you have it in your budget. More than 2 Gigs is overkill unless y |
