4] ROM OK, so ROM means Read-only Memory, and while it may sound like RAM, it does not work in the same way. You see, ROM does not keep contents in memory for a limited time, but rather forever.

Memory vs. storage: Understand the differences between these two common computer and smartphone terms—before you buy.

The term "flash memory" may lead to confusion. While it is a type of memory, flash drives are used for storage. For example, plugging a 32GB USB flash drive into your computer gives you 32GB of ...

At its simplest, RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory, often referred to as short-term memory because it is volatile, meaning that the data is not saved when the power is turned ...

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a ...

With HPE’s announcement last week that it will offer storage-class memory (SCM) in its 3PAR and Nimble arrays, we have entered a new phase in the architecture of storage and a potential step ...

All our computer architectures provide useful amounts of memory close to the logic elements, but due to the cost of traditional volatile high-speed memory technologies, such as SRAM and DRAM, this ...

Those familiar memory modules have been in laptops for decades, but their performance ceiling looms. CAMM is ready to solve the speed issues—and more—with an all-new module design.

AMD Smart Access Memory is the big fix for this problem, and it’s a must-have feature if you are thinking about upgrading to a current GPU. Image used with permission by copyright holder ...