When Windows Vista launched earlier this year, half of the PCs in American offices didn’t meet the minimum requirements to run the basic version. A similar fraction of home computers faced the same problem: instant obsolescence. Fortunately, a simple RAM upgrade brings 41 percent up to snuff–and keeps them out of landfills.Step 1Go to Start>Control Panel>System to find out how much memory you have, then consult crucial.com or kingston.com to find out what type and size of memory you can install in your machine.Step 2Ground yourself by touching an unpainted part of your computer case, then open the case to locate the memory. Remove the old memory card if there’s no empty slot for the new one.Step 3Insert the new memory, pressing it straight in for desktop memory (DIMM), and sliding it in at a 45-degree angle for laptop memory (SO DIMM).>Media Platforms Design TeamIntroductionOverview | Homepage | PodcastInorganic Waste3 Quick Tips | Ecopod: BMW Garbage Can | The Dismantler | Weekend Project: Remove Your Wood FloorOrganic Waste2 Quick Tips | Weekend Project: Build a Compost BinHazardous Waste 2 Quick Tips |
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