Here are some practical steps you can take to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11:
- Remove Background Apps and Re-add Them:
- Close Unnecessary Apps: Open the Task Manager (press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Processes tab, and identify any background apps consuming excessive memory. Right-click and choose End task for those you don’t need. - Restart the Apps: After closing unnecessary apps, restart them. Sometimes, apps accumulate memory leaks over time, and restarting them can help free up RAM.
- Close Unnecessary Apps: Open the Task Manager (press
- Switch to Another VGA Card (Graphics Card):
- If your laptop or PC has two VGA cards (graphics cards), consider using the one that is more efficient or better suited for your needs. Some laptops come with both integrated (onboard) and dedicated (discrete) graphics cards. Switching to the more capable card can help manage memory usage more effectively.
These steps should help your windows 11 RAM usage back to normal!
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