If your programs are running slow because of not enough RAM, you could try boosting your existing RAM without having to install hardware. A free software program that I use on an older laptop (a 1995 that’s still running strong!) is called FreeRAM XP Pro . This freeware is highly recommended by the editors at CNet and Tucows . FreeRAM XP Pro’s AutoFree feature intelligently scales how much RAM is freed with your current system status, thus optimizing RAM without slowing down your comp