You know the story. You buy a brand new super fast computer and a few months later they release faster and superer (my word) computers that relegate yours to antique status. Constant rapid advances in technology and the increased role of memory hogging graphics, video, and audio in web content make it mandatory for you to frequently blow money on new hardware.

Well, it may be possible for you to improve your computing experience without forking over the cash for a whole new computer. There’s a good chance your computer has expansion slots that will allow you to add more memory (RAM). Adding more memory will allow you to open larger files, deal with more files simultaneously, and run more advanced software. And memory is very inexpensive right now. So it’s a good time to buy.

I recommend visiting the website http://crucial.com/. This site has a handy tool that will scan your machine and tell you how much memory can be added to your motherboard. It will also give you several options and the ability to order it online. But you can also buy your memory at most office supply stores.

If you’re comfortable opening up your computer and plugging in a new chip, take a look at this video for a basic walk-through of how to add memory to a computer.

I hope you found this post helpful. Check out today’s Works for Me Wednesday for other money saving tips from fellow bloggers.

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