How to let Windows use less RAM memory with these outragous RAM prices
With the sky-high prices for RAM, upgrading right now is a expensive joke. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do on the software side to 'debloat' Windows, so your PC runs smoothly again without you having to spend a single cent. 1. Disable Startup Programs (Fastest win) Many programs secretly launch with Windows and keep eating up memory in the background. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager . In the left menu, click on Startup apps (or the Startup tab). Look for heavy apps you don't need immediately upon booting (such as Spotify, Steam, Discord, Teams, OneDrive ). Click on the app and select Disable . 2. Adjust Your Browser (The biggest RAM hog) Browsers like Chrome and Edge consume an enormous amount of RAM. With two quick settings, you can cut their memory usage in half: Enable Memory Saver: In Chrome or Edge, go to Settings \rightarrow Performance and turn on Memory Saver . This automatically puts unused tabs to 'sleep'. Stop backg...