You know what it is RAM (random access memory, or random access memory)? In short, this memory is responsible for storing data of applications / games that are being executed by the computer. But the HDD (hard disk drive, or hard drive) or SSD (solid-state drive, or solid state drive) are not just for that? Do not.

If a computer’s processor had to search for information about a specific application / game on the HDD / SSD, its execution would be very slow. That’s where RAM comes in. When opening an app / game, all important information that needs to be accessed by the processor is temporarily placed in random access memory, which makes things easier and faster.
A practical example of how this happens: when you open a text editor like Pages and start writing, this data is stored in RAM. After you save this file in some directory, then it will be stored on the HDD / SSD.
If your computer has 4GB of RAM, it can run a certain number of applications / games at the same time satisfactorily – after all, there is not enough space to store all the data of many apps / games in RAM, so the system uses the HDD / SSD, making everything a little slower. So in practice, the more RAM you have, the better.
The RAMs of some Macs currently sold (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Retina display and Mac Pro) are soldered on the computer’s logic board, allowing data stored on them to be accessed even faster by the processor. The bad part of this is that, because it is soldered, the user has no way to upgrade (that is, if you buy a MacBook Air with 4GB of RAM, you will not be able to add 8GB later).
If you have a slightly older Mac model, you don’t think it’s time to change machines yet, on the other hand, if you want to improve your performance, consider upgrading RAM. Without a doubt, this is a great way to give your computer a boost!
To find out if your Mac accepts an upgrade, click the Apple icon (menu bar on OS X, top left), choose the “About This Mac” option, click the “More Information …” button and go to the tab “Memory”.

In this window you are informed whether or not your computer allows RAM upgrade. If so, just click on the “Memory Upgrade Instructions” button to be taken to Apple’s support article that indicates exactly what type of RAM you should install on your computer and how to proceed with the installation. It is worth noting that it is necessary to follow exactly the specifications of the memory card so that everything works perfectly. ?
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Memory (RAM) for Macs Price: from R $ 199.90Manufacturer: KingstonCapabilities: 4 GB or 8 GB (per comb)Compatibility: some Mac models |
THE MacMagazine Store has some RAM models from Kingston, one of the best known and most respected manufacturers in the market. Such memories are known as “proprietary Apple”, which indicates that they were developed specifically to meet the requirements defined by Apple.
This is a great way to get your Mac fresh. ?
