There are a few ways to check the available memory on your computer:
1. Checking System Information
You can check the available memory on your computer by accessing your System Information. The System Information window is an easy way to get an overview of your system’s specifications, including the amount of random-access memory (RAM) installed.
To check the available memory on your computer using the System Information window in Windows, follow these steps:
• Open the Start Menu and type “System Information” into the search bar and press Enter.
• For Mac, open Finder and select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu.
• In the window that opens, scroll down to the “System Summary” area.
• Look for “Installed memory (RAM)” and the number beside it is the total amount of RAM you have.
2. Checking Task Manager
Another way to check the available memory on your computer is through the Task Manager. The Task Manager will show you how much RAM is in use and how much is available.
To check the available memory on your computer with Task Manager in Windows, follow these steps:
• Right-click the taskbar and select “Task Manager” from the context menu.
• Once the Task Manager window appears, click on the Performance tab.
• Under the Performance tab, look for “Physical Memory” and the numbers beside it will tell you the total amount of RAM installed, as well as how much is available.
For Mac, follow these steps:
• To open the Task Manager on Mac, press Command+Space to open Spotlight Search, type in “Activity Monitor”, and press Enter.
• When the Activity Monitor window appears, click on the System Memory tab.
• Here you can see the total amount of RAM installed, as well as how much is being used and how much is available.
3. Using Your Computer’s Diagnostic Tools
Your computer may also have its own diagnostic tools that can provide information about how much RAM is installed and how much is available. Most computers have an inbuilt system diagnostics tool that you can use to check available memory.
• For Windows, the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool is one such example. To access this tool, press the Windows key + R to open the Run command window, then type in “mdsched.exe” and click OK. This will open the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool where you can check for any errors and also view your total and available RAM.
• For Mac, the Apple hardware test is an example of a diagnostic tool. To access this tool, press and hold the Option key while you turn on your Mac. You can then use this tool to check your system’s hardware, including the RAM.
It is important to keep track of the amount of RAM available on your system, as this can affect your computer’s performance. Regularly checking the available memory on your computer is a good way to ensure optimal performance and prevent any problems from arising due to low RAM.