What is the difference between RAM and Hard Drive

Q: Also, how can i find out how much of them I have on my computer?

A: The Hard Drive is where everything is stored; your movies, programs and all system files. It is a place where things are put so they can be accessed again in future. RAM is the processing ability of your computer. If you are only using a single program, the RAM doesn't need to do much. If you are using 10 programs and switching between them all, then your RAM is getting streched. The more you have, the more things you can run at once. To find out how much Hard Drive capacity you have, go to My Computer and right click your Hard Drive. Under the Pie Chart, it will show how much free and total space you have. To find out how much RAM, go to Start> Run> dxdiag. On the first tab you can see how much RAM you have. Hope that helps.

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