RAM (random-access memory) is crucial to your computer’s speed.  Even if you have a very fast processor, if you have only 1GB of RAM, it will bottleneck your computer’s power, especially while multitasking.

However, RAM used to be difficult to buy, before Crucial.  You have to know what type of RAM to get, how much RAM your computer can handle, and even how much RAM you currently have.

Crucial simplifies this process through a scanning tool that can be downloaded on the main page.  It’s just as if a computer techie was checking out your computer and seeing what was inside; it tells you exactly what to upgrade, and there are also general install guides for RAM.

However, if you feel uncomfortable opening up your computer and replacing parts, ask a technologically-experienced friend to help you out.  It is a very simple process, but there are some precautions that have to be taken so that you do not damage your computer.

Test it out on your machine!  Go to www.crucial.com, and download the scanner.  If you buy and install the RAM, you will probably see a significant increase in speed and power.

The scanner is both compatible with PCs and Macs.