| How Computer Memory Works |
When you think about it, it's amazing how many different types of electronic memory you encounter in daily life. Many of them have become an integral part of our vocabulary:
- RAM
- ROM
- Cache
- Dynamic RAM
- Static RAM
- Flash memory
- Memory Sticks
- Virtual memory
- Video memory
- BIOS
You already know that the computer in front of you has memory. What you may not know is that most of the electronic items you use every day have some form of memory also. Here are just a few examples of the many items that use memory:
- Cell phones
- PDAs
- Game consoles
- Car radios
- VCRs
- TVs
Each of these devices uses different types of memory in different ways!
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Table of Contents:
› Introduction to How Computer Memory Works
› Memory Basics
› The Need for Speed
› Cache and Registers |