Rock Paper Shotgun

RAM may be abominably expensive, but hey, at least SSD prices are also exploding

As tech giants continue hoarding memory chips to build their AI farms, and suppliers gleefully jack up their prices in turn, consumer-grade RAM is still laughably expensive – and SSDs, most of which ...
BGR

M1 Mac RAM And Storage Can Be Upgraded, But You Shouldn't Do It

Apple unveiled its custom ARM processor for desktops and laptops in November, launching three devices running on the M1 platform: The late 2020 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. The devices ...
Digital Trends

SSD vs. RAM: What’s the difference?

SSDs and RAM are two major components of a modern PC, whether it’s a desktop, laptop, tablet, or portable games console. They do very different jobs, but the best SSDs work together with the best RAM ...

Don't be a sucker and buy a PS5 SSD right now — RAM shortages mean rip-off prices everywhere

Thanks to ongoing RAM supply issues it's now a terrible time to buy a PS5 SSD. Here's why the situation is so bad, and some ...

Laptop Upgrades Cheaper Than Buying A New Computer

If you're thinking of buying a new computer to replace your mind-bogglingly slow laptop, think again. These simple upgrades ...
Ars Technica

Slow iMac Retina 4K 21.5″ 2019 with Fusion Drive – upgrade to SSD?

I have a 2019 iMac with the 21.5″ Retina display and a 1 TB Fusion Drive. It’s a 6-core monster and the slowest computer I’ve used in probably a decade. How do I make it suck less? The first step will ...