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Comment by Barry on Make a Windows 10 Recovery Drive, NOW (March 29, 2020 04:49 PM)
for those of you having problems -- Bob's highlighted text may make it appear that you enter (or reenter) the PS C:\Users\(username)> please note tha...
Comment by Art F on Make a Windows 10 Recovery Drive, NOW (March 29, 2020 03:21 PM)
I just noticed that when I select "This PC" from the Start display and right click on that and select Properties, the last line contains a product key...
Comment by JoelB on Make a Windows 10 Recovery Drive, NOW (March 29, 2020 12:19 PM)
I'm certainly not the sharpest knife in this drawer, but my advice would be: "Patience my children, Patience!" I pasted the command line, and nothing...
Comment by Bob Pegram on Rev Up Your Laptop (more speed tips) (March 29, 2020 09:50 AM)
Bob - You omitted the most basic step in replacing the laptop hard drive - unplug the laptop and remove the battery before removing or adding a hard d...
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Comment by Lincoln on Make a Windows 10 Recovery Drive, NOW (March 29, 2020 01:55 AM)
Thank you for this. The product key instructions worked, and I had no trouble making the recovery drive. I do want to point out that even on a new and...
Comment by Wild Bill on Rev Up Your Laptop (more speed tips) (March 28, 2020 11:10 PM)
Once again, you probably do NOT want to defrag your drive if it is an SSD. HDDs have to move the read head to different locations. There is no read ...
Comment by GregC on Make a Windows 10 Recovery Drive, NOW (March 28, 2020 08:23 PM)
I am FAR from a Windows expert, but I believe there are THREE classes of Win 10 Product Keys: 1-Keys that are embedded in the UEFI (BIOS) by the compu...
Comment by The146% on Rev Up Your Laptop (more speed tips) (March 28, 2020 04:07 PM)
I think my laptop caught the COVID-19 virus. Does Malwarebytes have a cure for that yet?...
Comment by Bob on Rev Up Your Laptop (more speed tips) (March 28, 2020 04:01 PM)
- Go to manufacturer's support website and download the service manual to learn how to open the case to upgrade RAM and disk drive. - If you can't ins...
Memory Articles
Does Your Computer Need More Memory?
If your laptop or desktop computer seems sluggish, the problem may be too little RAM (Random Access Memory). But “add more RAM” is not the solution to every case of poor performance, and buying more RAM than you need or can use is just a waste of money. Read on to learn the ins and outs of RAM memory and how much RAM is the “sweet spot” is for most computers...
...Is Low Memory Slowing Down Your Computer?
Yesterday I forgot where I left my keys. Perhaps if my brain had more free memory available, I would have remembered that I set them down on the tool bench in the basement. Like your brain, a computer works better when there's plenty of memory available to execute tasks and process information. So let’s see how we can address a low-memory situation before it becomes a real problem...
...Will More Memory Speed Up Your Computer?
If your desktop or laptop seems sluggish, the problem may be too little RAM (Random Access Memory). But “add more RAM” is not the solution to every case of poor performance, and buying more RAM than you need or can use is just a waste of money. Read on to learn the ins and outs of RAM and how much RAM is the “sweet spot” is for most computers...
...[SOLVED] The Out of Memory Error
A reader asks: 'My computer is giving Out of Memory and Low Memory errors and I can't continue without restarting. Do I need to delete some files, get a new hard drive or is it something else?' Here's the solution to this common problem...
...Do You Need More Memory?
If your desktop PC seems sluggish, the problem may be too little RAM (Random Access Memory). But “add more RAM” is not the solution to every case of poor performance, and buying more RAM than you need or can use is just a waste of money. Read on to learn the ins and outs of RAM and how much RAM is the “sweet spot” is for most computers...
...HOWTO: Upgrade Memory to Boost Performance
Ask any geek how to speed up your computer and you will probably get the question, 'How much RAM do you have?' Adding more RAM memory is supposedly the panacea for sluggish performance, slow screen refreshes, thrashing hard drives, and most other symptoms of a struggling, overloaded computer. Here's what you need to know...
...Upgrade Your Memory for Better Performance
I'm often asked about how to add or upgrade a computer's RAM memory. If your computer doesn't have adequate RAM, it may be really slow when you open more than one program. If you want to upgrade your memory but you're not sure what kind to buy or where to get it, here's some practical help...
...Solving the Out of Memory Error
A reader asks: 'My computer is giving an Out of Memory error and I can't continue. Do I need to delete some files, get a new hard drive or is it something else?' Here's the solution to this common problem...
...How to Upgrade Your Memory
Adding more memory to your computer is usually the most cost-effective way to get a significant performance boost. But choosing the right RAM for your computer, and finding the right amount at the lowest price, is often a mysterious challenge. A memory configurator can help you get it right. Here's how...
...How to Fix 'Low Virtual Memory' Errors
Recently I installed a game on a friend's computer and when we tried playing it, we got a message saying 'Your system is low on virtual memory.' Does that mean I need to buy more memory, or could it be a software error? Can you please help us fix this problem?
...Do I Need a Memory Optimizer?
My system seems to be getting bogged down lately, especially when I have more than one program open. And the other day I got a 'low virtual memory' warning. I've been looking into memory optimizers for Windows, but there are widely varying views as to how effective they really are. What is your opinion?
...What Kind Of Memory Do I Need?
My computer only has 1GB of RAM, and is really slow when I open more than one program. I want to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but I'm not sure what kind to buy or where to get it. Can you help?
...How Much Memory Do I Need?
Whether you are buying a new computer or upgrading an existing one, memory or RAM is an important consideration. Buy too little memory and your entire system will be slowed down, overworked, and some programs may not run at all. Buy too much memory and you're wasting money. To determine how much memory you need, let's look at the hardware and software you have (or plan to buy) and how you intend to use it...
...Memory Upgrade
Adding more memory to your computer is usually the most cost-effective way to get a significant performance boost. But choosing the right RAM for your computer, and finding the right amount at the lowest price, is often a mysterious challenge. A memory configurator can help you get it right. Here's how...
...Virtual Memory
What's the difference between virtual memory and real memory? And how can I add more virtual memory to my computer?
...Vista ReadyBoost
What exactly does ReadyBoost do? Is it the same as adding RAM, or is it more like a disk cache? I've read varying reports as to whether or not it really boosts performance on Vista or Windows 7. What do you know about ReadyBoost?
...Adding Memory
If your computer seems to stagger under the burden of your commands, responding slowly, freezing or timing you out; if working at your system feels like bicycling uphill, consider adding extra memory. Adding memory to your computer isn't so hard -- here's a step-by-step guide to figuring out if you need more RAM, learning what kind to buy and installing it yourself...
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