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I forced Windows 11 to run on 2GB of RAM, and it was totally fine

Microsoft demands that you have 4GB of RAM to run Windows 11, but what if you ignore that advice? It's actually not as bad as ...
Digital Trends

Here’s how much RAM Windows 11 actually uses

Upgrading to Windows 11 comes with a few requirements, and that includes a bump in random access memory (RAM) compared with Windows 10. Windows 11, while it introduces a host of new features, may ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 File Explorer Will Finally Use Less RAM

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 File Explorer that reduces RAM usage during file searches. The company announced improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, which is ...

You Can Speed Up Windows 11’s File Explorer With This Easy Change

Microsoft recently ruined File Explorer on Windows 11 by introducing preloading. The feature, which was meant to speed up the ...
TweakTown

Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slow

TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...
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Best Ways to Optimize Windows 11 Background Processes

Discover the best ways to optimize Windows 11 background processes for smoother multitasking, faster boot times, and improved battery life. Follow our expert tips to tame resource-hungry apps and boos ...