RAM (Random Access Memory) is like a notepad that the computer uses just for a little while. Imagine you’re learning words and writing them on a sheet beside you to check quickly.

RAM stores everything that’s needed right now, for example, an open game, program, or website, only until you do something else or turn the computer off.

If the RAM gets bigger, the computer can do more things at the same time and won’t get slow when lots of programs are open.