Windows is reducing it's memory usage, but not where it matters the most ...

When Microsoft released its Windows 11 26H2 update last week, it didn't include many under-the-hood changes that would affect everyday users. However, according to Windows Latest and several Reddit ...

Early tests suggest base Windows usage could be down by 2GB.

Improvements are only seen on systems with 16GB or more of RAM, despite Microsoft's claim that 8GB PCs benefit most.

KitGuru says: Lowering idle RAM footprint while speeding up third-party app launches makes Windows 11 26H2 a surprisingly good update. Will you update to Windows 11 26H2, or would you rather wait a ...

Windows 11 memory management has been improvedOn October 17, 2026, Japanese IT media reported on improvements to Windows 11's ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive, keeps up to 2GB more data in RAM and frees 200MB on 8GB PCs by ...

Microsoft has revealed Windows 11 26H2's performance boost trick that can make your PC noticeably faster, especially if ...

Microsoft has detailed Windows 11 performance improvements targeting memory usage and interface responsiveness. The company ...

Windows 11 26H2 quietly brings several performance improvements, including a Low Latency Profile that makes common tasks feel faster. Some users are also reporting lower RAM usage after the update, ...

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 ...

With the current RAM crisis, many computer makers are starting to use less RAM in their PCs again. Laptops and desktop PCs with 8 GB of RAM are becoming more common, which is not much for Windows.