RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the key components in your laptop that directly affects performance. It stores the data that your system needs for quick access, making tasks like opening apps, browsing, and running programs faster and smoother. As technology evolves, so does RAM. The two most common types of RAM you’ll come across in laptops today are DDR3 and DDR4. But what exactly is the difference between DDR3 and DDR4 laptop RAM? Let's go deeper into it: What is DDR3 RAM? DDR3, short for Double Data Rate Type 3, was introduced around 2007 and became the standard for laptops and desktops until recently. DDR3 offers improved data rates and lower power consumption compared to its predecessor, DDR2. It's widely available, but as new technology emerges, DDR3 is slowly being phased out. What is DDR4 RAM? DDR4, which stands for Double Data Rate Type 4, is the latest and more advanced type of RAM introduced in 2014. It offers significant improvements in terms of performance,
A corrupt disk can be a big headache to clean or format. Sometimes trying to format a flashdisk, hard disk or memory card(TF card) through normal methods does not work.
If you prefer the easy GUI(Graphical User interface method) do this:
1. Plug in your device to the computer(using the U.S.B port)
2. If you are trying to format a memory card, place it in your phone card slot or use a memory card reader.
3. Your computer detects the plugged in device. Open the disk list and right-click on the preferred drive(Place your mouse pointer on the device and click on the right button)
4. Select format from the list of options
5. Change and necessary settings and begin the the formatting.
The process should be completed successfully.
If it does not work, use the Command Prompt.
Formating a disk using command prompt
1. Press Windows button followed by R
2. Typed "cmd"( This opens the command prompt) or
3. Click on the search bar and type "command", the command prompt app will appear.
4. Right-click on it and run as an administrator
5. On the interface, type DISKPART and press enter.
6. Type "list disk" to display all the disks in your PC
7. Select the correct disk from the list using "select disk 1" for example. Note: selecting the wrong disk could resutl in you deleting important files. Make sure you get this part right.
8. After selecting the disk, type " clean disk" and proceed with the steps.
This process takes longer but will format your disk and also remove any locking. You will receive a success message upon a successful completion of the process.
When done, simply type exit to close the command prompt window.
Article by Francis Onyach
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