| People come to me all the time with the same | | | | can only handle a limited amount of data at any given |
| fundamental question. They are about to buy a new | | | | point in time. John on the other hand processes data a |
| computer and have no idea what specs to look for. | | | | little slower than Bob, however, his brain capacity is |
| This is usually further complicated by the fact that they | | | | extremely large. In other words he can process a lot |
| have no idea what all the numbers represent when | | | | more data at any given moment in time. |
| looking at the technical specifications. The one that | | | | Throw the same problem at both of them. One that |
| usually jumps out at them is the processor speed. As | | | | entails a lot of data processing. Who do you think will |
| a result of the way computer manufacturers market | | | | solve the problem faster? You guessed it - John is |
| their machines coupled with common bragging rights, | | | | going to have an easier time as he can process and |
| this number seems to be the magic number. | | | | store a lot more data at any specific moment in time. |
| I am here to tell you that when you are buying a new | | | | So while Bob is working hard to transfer the data in |
| computer or looking to upgrade or speed up an old | | | | and out of his brain, John handles it more efficiently and |
| computer, you need to place the most emphasis on | | | | more than makes up for the slightly slower processing |
| the amount of RAM (computer memory) in the | | | | time. |
| system. If you follow this simple instruction you will end | | | | Your computer works exactly the same way. If you |
| up with a computer that runs faster and better than | | | | have a lot of RAM, i.e. a larger brain capacity, it will |
| ever. | | | | thank you each and every time it is processing data or |
| Let's consider a simple story to understand the logic | | | | solving problems. Problem solving or "grinding" is when |
| behind this statement: Bob and John are both incredibly | | | | computers tend to slow down in the first place. |
| smart engineers with the same level of intelligence. | | | | So the next time you are trying to decide between |
| They are both equally capable of solving a given | | | | spending the money on extra RAM or a faster |
| problem. Bob has the gift of being able to process | | | | processor, go for the extra RAM and look forward to |
| data very quickly, however, he has a small brain that | | | | a faster and more efficient computer. |