Easier Shopping for Memory

The good news: Shopping for RAM memory is much easier than it used to be. You used to have to jump through mental hoops to find the type of memory that was compatible with your computer. Thankfully, usability professionals have attacked the problem with a vengeance. Now, all you need is the make and model of the computer you're upgrading. Most memory shops now let you pick your computer from a list--and then will tell you your memory-shopping options.