We'll discuss the different types and provide a few pointers to aid in deciding if you have enough computer memory and what to do about it if you don't. Don't misunderstand, I love a good joke. Heck, I'm on 3 humor lists, but after you hear 'em for the 400th time they get old. Differences in memory. RAM is where the computer temporarily stores programs while you actually use them.
Storage space is where the programs actually reside, somewhat permanently, in the computer.
Storage space also covers items like floppy disks, removable storage like Zip disks, CD-ROMs, digital tapes, and other types of magnetic media. Well, if you use more than one program at a time or get a message when actually trying to use a program to the effect that there is not enough memory available, then you're having RAM problems. With storage space, as with RAM, there is a finite limit. The more programs that you store on your computer the more space will be used up. One method is to delete items from your hard drive that you no longer use.