PC Purchase Help - Understand Computer RAM and Hard Disk

Although purchasing a new personal computer is often thought of as a holiday gift, there are many times of the year personal computers are purchased as gifts. But you probably know that and you want to understand more about the personal computer features to make a smart purchase. In this article we are going to talk about memory, personal computer memory.

When you are shopping for a personal computer you should be aware that the amount of memory, called random access memory or RAM, has a direct impact on price and performance of the computer.

Many consumers are confused between hard disk or hard drive and the computer's RAM. This is an important difference and one you should know.

The hard disk is the computer's permanent storage area for files and programs. This is similar to the file cabinet you store your documents in and all those unused instruction manuals.

Now the PC's memory is the computer's temporary storage area, a working area. This is comparable to your desktop, that is your office desk,kitchen table or tv tray; wherever you do your paperwork.

The Benefits Of Antivirus Software

There is no doubt that the internet has revolutionised our lives, to the extent that it is often difficult to imagine how we would get by, either a social context or in a business environment, without access to the internet. All of which makes it so much more irritating when our access to the web is adversely affected by a virus which disrupts the operation of our computer, either temporarily or on a more long-term basis.

So what can you do to protect yourself from these kinds of malicious attacks? The simplest solution is to ensure that the device on which you access the internet - be it a PC, Mac or tablet - is protected by antivirus software.

When it comes to choosing antivirus software there is no shortage of choices out there. Each has its own pros and cons and the one you opt for will be determined to a certain extent by personal preference.