Computer memory problems include faulty RAM installation, damaged memory modules, and incompatible memory. A computer’s memory can be the reason it is not starting up or other various problems. Follow the steps below to fix a memory problem:
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What Does That Mean? Too Many Cookies? Too Much Cache?
From the sound of it, having too much cache and cookies, wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. But, in the case of a computer, it can cause a computer slow down.
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What are cookies and cache?
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What Does That Mean? Defining Computer Terms: CPU, memory
“My CPU doesn’t have enough memory and keeps crashing. What computer maintenance software should I use?”
FreeComputerMaintenance.com is here again to help break down some of those confusing basic computer terms, to help prevent a slow computer and maintain steady mental operation for yourself. Last time we touched on hard drives, data, and OS (Operation Systems); this post’s phrase is going to focus on a common problem that you may hear online or in line at the local tech store — crashing. No, we aren’t talking about a collision of any sort, but rather the computer stopping in the …
“That Bytes!” Defining Megabyte, Gigabyte, Bits, and Bytes
What is a megabyte, gigabyte, bit, and byte?
byte – a unit of measure for digital information equal to 8 bits.
i.e. “You have 200 gigabytes of free space on your hard drive.”
“Your photo is too large. Please upload a file under 4MB (megabytes).”
One of my computer science professors in college explained it this way:
…Your computer stores information in cubby holes – lots of cubby holes. One cubby hole can hold one bit of information. One byte equals 8 bits of information. Computers only understand numbers, so each bit, or each cubby hole,
How To Fix “Low Disk Space” Error In Windows
Computers have memory limitations and you may encounter the notorious “You are running out of disk space” or “Low Disk Space” error in your Microsoft Windows operating system. Years of saving pictures and videos of friends, family, and even your pet eventually push the amount of free space available on your computer. Most computers have more than enough Windows hard drive space to support even the most prolific photo enthusiast which may lead you as a Windows user to ask “Why am I running out of hard drive space?”…
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