Luke has been working in consumer tech for over a decade and is an expert in cameras, computing, VR and audio. He joined Pocket-lint in 2021 and can always be found writing reviews, news and features ...

Random access memory, usually shortened to RAM or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computing device. Modern PCs, tablets, and phones typically have from 2GB up to 32GB, ...

Upgrading a PC is a cost-effective option compared to buying a new PC. However, if your motherboard has already reached its hardware limitations, you need to purchase a new PC. When it comes to ...

Determining the specs for a new laptop (or a laptop upgrade) can be a delicate balancing act. You want to spend enough so you won’t be miserable in the future, but not so much that you don’t make use ...

Most users need about 8 GB of RAM, but to use several apps at once, you might need 16 GB or more. If you don't have enough RAM, your computer will run slowly and apps will lag. VRAM is located on your ...

RAM is your PC's short-term memory, so it's incredibly important. If your laptop supports RAM upgrades, swapping out the existing sticks for something faster can be a straightforward way to see some ...

It’s been a good, long run, but the end may be sight for the supremacy of DDR4 RAM, the kind of system memory that powers most consumer PCs these days. That said, we’re certainly not holding back on ...

One of the major drawbacks of laptops compared to desktop PCs is how hard they are to upgrade. In most cases, key components like the CPU and GPU are soldered directly to the motherboard, which means ...

Charlie is a gaming writer and journalist who has been covering the video game industry for over a decade. He is also a regular contributor to various gaming magazines and websites, such as Game ...

Laptop RAM is facing a conundrum. The SODIMM standard — which is basically a shrunken form of desktop RAM modules — is almost 25 years old and facing an upcoming speed wall. With the demand for ...