Think back to the last baseball game you watched, or at least the last one where the team blew it. In this game, the mistake the player made may have been totally obvious. He may have put a fastball in one of the hitter's known sweet spots, or simply forgot to take advantage of a specific weakness the player had displayed earlier in the game or in recent weeks.

This situation likely could have been avoided had the pitcher had better memory. The same idea holds true for computers. With more memory, many overtasked computers are able to run faster, accomplish tasks more easily and respond to commands with greater ease.

But, how can you tell when your computer isn't up to speed? According to TechNewsWorld, computer owners should first check three areas, the device's Processor, System Type and Installed Memory, as each helps determine a computer's overall functionality.

It is also important to check your software's system requirements and your current laptop's memory utilization by monitoring Window's System Monitor. If your current computer is utilizing much of your existing RAM, then an upgrade will be advisable.

Similarly, assessing the System Type can allow computer owners to tell if their OS is outdated and due for an upgrade. In addition, the website recommends that computer owners with an installed memory of less than 8GB purchase more memory.

But, while this type of laptop customization may sound expensive, the source indicates that increasing a computer's performance is becoming more affordable than ever. For a full picture of how the professionals at PortableOne can help you customize your Asus laptops, Toshiba laptops or Samsung laptops on a budget, contact our representatives today.