Custom PC builder Maingear's BYO RAM program is the first in what we expect will be a variety of ways PC manufacturers cope ...

On the same day our staff imagined this as a possible trend for 2026, Maingear comes right out and proves that we’re not crazy. But also, this is crazy.

When your computer slows to a crawl and struggles with even basic tasks, like switching between apps, it’s often a sign that your system is running low on RAM. A lack of free memory on Windows or Mac ...

Discover how the global memory shortage is impacting PC prices, projected to rise by up to 8% in 2026, and learn what you ...

Research firm IDC predicts that the average price of computers could rise by up to 8% in 2026 due to a global shortage of ...

Whether you're just about to kick off a busy day of work or want to relax by scrolling through websites, watching shows or playing games, there's nothing worse than your Windows 11 PC slowing you down ...

The best way to free up RAM is to close unused apps. You should also prevent these apps from running in the background so they don't consume RAM. Another way is to adjust your startup apps and restart ...

Being a consumer has been challenging over the past few years. Between a global pandemic and sweeping tariffs, wallets have taken repeated hits — but for PC hobbyists right now, it might actually be ...

If you've ever been computer shopping, you'll undoubtedly have heard the term RAM thrown around willy-nilly. You might know a few things about RAM, such as that it's one of the most important parts in ...

If you want to choose the best RAM for your PC, you’ll be faced with a lot of terms that may not sound familiar at a glance. DDR? DIMM? CAS? XMP? When you just want something that goes well with the ...