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The White House Wants Memory-Safe Programming, but What Is That?

Orders from the top: plug your memory leaks.

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The Best Laptop RAM in 2024

Does your laptop need a boost to run more applications and play games? Check out this range of laptop RAM.

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Why 16GB of RAM Is the New Standard for Windows PCs

Microsoft wants to bump up the baseline for RAM in PCs. But are its claims legitimate, or is it a ploy to sell more hardware?

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How to Fix High Memory Usage Errors in Microsoft Edge

The high memory usage warning on Edge is always worrying to encounter, but there are several quick ways you can fix it.

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What Is a Memory Leak and How Do They Happen?

Memory leaks can significantly impact the performance of your computer. But what exactly are they, and why do they happen?

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How to Fix Red Light Errors on Your Motherboard

Red light flashing on your motherboard? It's not the end of the world.

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What Is a Cold Boot Attack and Can You Defend Against It?

When you flick the switch on your computer off, it takes the data stored in your RAM with it, right? Don't be so sure.

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Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here's How to Fix It!

Computer memory issues can slow down your computer over time. Here's how to set the virtual memory size and boost performance.

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How to Check Your Google Chrome Tabs' RAM Use With Its New Hovercards Feature

Chrome is known for being a RAM hog, so Google has made it easier to figure out which tab you need to close.

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How to Enable XMP Profiles and Overclock Your RAM

Did you know you can adjust XMP settings to squeeze more performance from your system memory?

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An Essential Guide to Pointers in C Programming

Pointers are vital to many C programs, but they can be difficult to understand. Review their syntax and how they work with practical examples.

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What Is Memory Compression in Windows and How Do You Enable or Disable It?

Window's Memory Compression feature helps keep your computer working as quickly as it can, and it's very easy to enable or disable it.

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4 Easy Ways to Check Your RAM Type on Windows

What kind of RAM do you have on your Windows PC? If you don't know, here's how to find out.

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7 Ways to Fix "RAM Not Detected" Errors

If your system is playing up or fails to boot properly, you might want to check your RAM.

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Why Is Google Chrome Using So Much RAM? Here's How to Fix It

Why does Google Chrome use so much RAM? What can you do to keep it in check? Here's how to make Chrome use less RAM.

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How to Fix the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Process Consuming Your Windows Memory

Microsoft Edge's WebView2 process powers some handy Windows tools, but it's not essential. Here's how to stop it from devouring your memory.

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Which PC Upgrades Will Improve Your Performance the Most?

Need a faster computer but aren't sure what you should upgrade on your PC? Follow our PC upgrade checklist to find out.

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What Is RAM Flex Mode and How Does It Work?

What happens when you use mismatched RAM modules?

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How to Find the Memory Consumption Profile of Your Python Code

Use these tips to analyze your code and discover where it’s most or least efficient.

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What Is Dual Channel Memory and How Does It Work?

Computer manufacturers and enthusiasts often talk about single, dual, and quad-channel memory, but what are these?

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