What's the difference between RAM and memory? How do I get it?

RAM is memory. Technically, it's Random Access Memory. This is not the memory where your pictures and files are stored permanently. It's more like a small file box on your desk as compared to the big filing cabinet in the back of your room. The big filing cabinet where everything is stored is your hard drive. More RAM (memory stick type memory) will make your computer run a little faster because it can put more stuff on your desk and within easy reach. If you need more space for saving programs, then that's your hard drive. I've never replaced or added a hard drive (yet), but adding memory sticks to your computer is fairly easy, you just plug them in to the slot. The trickiest part is finding what is compatible with your computer. Kingston has a memory calculator that can help you with that on their website. (www.kingston.com) Detailed instructions are all over the place. I just Yahoo'd 'installing RAM' and got some good ones.  more