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It usually means that a software program is installed there, or has told the system that it is not using, but WILL use this part of memory for storage.

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Where the computer stores temporarily all programs and data currently use?

ram


Is housed in the CPU and temporarily stores frequently used data?

Random Access Memory (RAM) is a hardware device that allows information to be stored temporarily.


What is storage of a computer?

The storage of a computer is in the hard drive. There is also the random access memory which temporarily stores data.


What does rx buffer and tx buffer do?

The RX buffer (receive buffer) temporarily stores incoming data before it is processed by the device. The TX buffer (transmit buffer) temporarily stores outgoing data before it is sent out by the device. Both buffers help to manage the flow of data between devices, allowing for smooth and efficient communication.


When a computer is off what is in RAM?

Nothing. RAM only stores temporarily data which means when your computer shuts down or resets, all data in RAM is lost.


What stores data and programs while you are using them?

The computer's Random Access Memory (RAM) temporarily stores data and programs while your computer is on.


What is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are temporarily stored?

That place is 'random access memory' - or RAM.


How many ways can the computer store data internally?

Mainly two different ways, these are Permanently and Temporarily. Permanently: With the Hard Disk Drive meaning you will always have this data unless you delete it. Temporarily: On the RAM where it stores little pieces of information. This will be deleted when you switch off the PC.


What is the place on computer where operating system stores current used info temporarily?

Temporary files on the computer are stored is a memory area - either on disk or in RAM called a cache. The CPU stores temporary program data in an on-chip cache. Browsers store temporary information called 'cookies' on the hard drive.


Why you need to use RAM?

To make the computer fast, and to have your application and data a place to stay temporarily while you access them for a faster way.


Can a data be stored in ram?

temporarily yes


What part of the computer temporarily stores meomry while its on?

It stores the temporary data in its RAM (random access memory). That's why higher the RAM, more is the temporary data that can be stored and hence more number of programs or softwares can be run concurrently (or a program with higher memory requirement will run faster)