The Flint IT technicians recently went out to a customer with a slow computer; as she was typing the computer was lagging behind. She thought she needed a new PC and was worried about the expense, but we quickly diagnosed a RAM problem and added an extra memory module to her computer.

This was all she needed to continue working straight away and, because she was on a Flint IT managed contract, we did it all at no extra cost to her.

If you are experiencing similar problems you may need additional memory. However, before you invest why not try out the tips below to make the most of the memory space you already have.

1. ReadyBoost works on Windows 7 or Vista, allowing you to use a USB flash drive or memory card to improve performance. However, if you are using up memory fast this will only act as a temporary solution.
2. Regularly clean up any programs you don’t need, or temporary files which you are no longer using.
3. Click Start and type ‘msconfig’ in the search box. Select the ‘Startup’ tab to see which programs start automatically when you boot up your PC. Remove any you don’t need from the menu.
4. Use a system scanner tool to scan your PC for memory upgrade options which can help you make the most of the space you have.

If none of these work you may need to purchase additional memory modules or upgrade your PC. Click here to read more about how to make the most of your PC’s memory.

Flint IT offers IT support services in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.