Memory organisation

Okay kiddo, so you know how your brain helps you remember things like your birthday, your favorite foods and your best friend's name, right? Well, just like your brain needs to organize all of those memories so you can access them easily, a computer needs to organize its memory so it can access information quickly and efficiently.

The memory in a computer is like a big box filled with lots of smaller boxes (kind of like a Lego set). Each of these smaller boxes are called memory cells, and they are used to store information like numbers, letters, pictures and more. These memory cells are organized in a specific way so that the computer can find the information it needs quickly.

Think of it like a bookshelf with lots of books on it. If the books are just thrown on the shelf randomly, then it's going to be hard to find the one you want. But if the books are organized by author, genre or some other system, then it's much easier to find the one you need.

Similarly, the memory in a computer is organized in a specific way. Instead of organizing by author or genre, it's organized by location. Each memory cell has a unique address that the computer can use to access the information stored inside it.

So when you run a program on your computer or open a file, the computer uses these addresses to find the information it needs in the memory. Just like you can find your favorite book quickly if it's in a specific spot on your bookshelf, the computer can find the information it needs quickly because it's organized in a specific way.

Overall, memory organization is important for computers to work efficiently and effectively. It's like having a neat and tidy toy box instead of a messy one – you can find what you need quickly and easily!