Microsoft PC Manager: Why high RAM usage isn't always a problem

Windows 11 loves using available RAM, but knowing when high memory usage is normal and when it's a warning sign makes all the ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 Copilot now tells you what’s slowing down your PC, while using 1GB RAM itself

At the end of the day, you can always remove Copilot and block it using Group Policy. At the same time, if Microsoft wants ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...
TweakTown

Windows Using Too Much RAM? Here's How to Fix It

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Does your Windows PC feel slow, freeze during simple tasks, and show RAM usage spiking close to 100% in Task Manager? While heavy RAM usage by processes ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...
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 ...
BGR

What Is Windows Runtime Broker? Here's Why It's Spiking Your CPU Usage

If you're experiencing a laggy, slow, or unresponsive PC, the Task Manager is often your first step to identifying the culprit. Typically, you'll find a popular app like Chrome causing a memory spike ...