RAM
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. RAM is the part of a computer that holds the programs that are currently running. It consists of a chip on a circuit board in a computer, and it stores information that can be accessed randomly. This allows storage and retrieval whenever needed making it ideal for the in-process programs and services running. Most RAM is volatile, so it won't hold information when the computer is turned off. There are several types of RAM in different configurations. SDRAM is the most common, with variations called DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 which stands for Dual Data Rate.
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06/08/09 4:10pm Computing, Mobile Apple WWDC 2009 keynote roundup: iPhone 3GS, MacBook Pro and Air, iPhone OS 3.0, Snow Leopard
Apple announced a truckload of new products today, including a new iPhone, new MacBooks, and major software updates. Here's your one-stop shop for all the WWDC 2009 keynote news you need. dig deeper
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, 9to5mac.com (30 comments)
, electronista.com (3 comments)
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, Ars Technica 
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05/27/09 8:21am Computing Apple's white MacBook silently updated with faster processor and memory, more storage
Apple Store: http://bit.ly/fRKDM dig deeper
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, electronista.com 
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05/18/09 11:17am Computing Asus Eee PC T91 convertible netbook clears the FCC; dissection pics and manual available
jkk Mobile: http://bit.ly/11gTkU dig deeper
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, Portable Monkey
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, intech news blog
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03/06/09 5:08pm Computing Snow Leopard likely to see June release
Some detective work has placed Apple's WWDC over the second week of June, where the OS is likely to be unveiled. dig deeper
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, 9to5mac.com (7 comments)
, news.worldofapple.com (9 comments) 
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03/06/09 3:00pm Computing MSI announces cheap, green CR400, CX600, CX700 16:9 laptops
All three feature MSI's ECO power management technology to save energy. dig deeper
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02/25/09 8:20pm Computing Windows 7 is coming in September, according to PC manufacturer
Microsoft originally said that the new version of Windows would be released three years after Vista, placing it in 2010, but reports are that Microsoft is running far ahead of schedule. dig deeper
Around the web: electronista.com (13 comments)
, i.gizmodo.com 
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02/25/09 10:00am Gaming feature Gaming on a budget? Go retro!
Let us show you that you don't need state-of-the-art gaming gear to have a good time. dig deeper
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02/20/09 7:31pm Computing Your Google search uses 1,000 computers
Google has started storing its entire search index in memory, and one single query can result in as many as 1,000 computers finding what you're looking for. dig deeper
Around the web: Delicious popular tech
, maximumpc.com
, Gizmodo 
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02/10/09 8:00am Computing Column How Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard will change your life (or won't), part 1
Snow Leopard will be pouncing on Mac users this year but how will it change your Mac? Obsessable gives you the run down. dig deeper
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01/30/09 3:02pm Computing India expected to show off $10 laptop project
The super-cheap machines should include 2GB of RAM and could be demoed as early as next week. dig deeper
Around the web: engadget.com (50 comments)
, teleread.org
, dnaindia.com 
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01/23/09 1:30pm Computing Acer reveals 10-inch Aspire One, 8.9-inch might be phased out
The updated netbook will be faster and fancier, but can that make up for extreme portability? dig deeper
Around the web: Electricpig.co.uk
, Notebook Review
, Liliputing (1 comment)
, Ubergizmo
, jkkmobile
, Electronista
, Eee PC - Blog
, Tech Digest 
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01/21/09 11:00am Gaming feature Beauty & the Beast: Gaming's most (and least) attractive consoles of all time
We explore some of game console design's great successes... and a few that weren't so lucky. dig deeper
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