DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer right now in 2026.

I wish I would have known about this before I put my first PC together.

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At random, I chose glm-4.7-flash, from the Chinese AI startup Z.ai. Weighing in at 30 billion "parameters," or neural weights, GLM-4.7-flash would be a "small" large language model by today's ...

WhatsApp's new web app has frustrated a lot of desktop users. Although it allows faster feature rollouts, it does not mean that it won't come with a costly caveat. Unfortunately, the new app consumes ...

It's that point in the hardware cycle where it's worth taking a fresh look at how much system memory modern games actually use – and, more importantly, how much you really need. With DRAM pricing ...

The price of RAM has been rising sharply in recent months, mainly due to the growing demand from artificial intelligence technologies. This situation has affected multiple industries, including gaming ...

The 32GB RAM standard is no longer reserved for high-end enthusiasts. As PC hardware trends 2026 push systems toward heavier multitasking, memory demands have grown rapidly across gaming, work, and ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. RAM, also ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls for vehicles last week, including notices for over 100,000 Ford vehicles. Are you looking to see if recalls have been issued ...

The AI boom is creating a global memory chip shortage that could hit your wallet hard in 2026. RAM manufacturers have shifted production away from consumer products to feed the never-ending demand for ...

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...