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technology7 days ago•111 min saved

Cap Windows 11 RAM with msconfig for testing, plus caveats

Windows 11 can be limited to a fixed RAM amount using the legacy System Configuration tool (msconfig). The guide walks through opening msconfig, Boot > Advanced options, enabling Maximum memory, entering a value in megabytes (e.g., 4096, 8192, 16384, or 32768), and rebooting to reduce the OS memory pool. To restore full RAM, clear Maximum memory and reboot. Note that Task Manager may show less usable RAM due to reserved address space, that Secure Boot can block the option on some machines (temporarily disable it if needed), and that this setting is intended for testing or troubleshooting rather than everyday use since it can significantly impact performance.

via Windows Central|

#memory-management #msconfig #ram-limit

technology3 months ago•76 min saved

MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM outperforms Windows PCs in real-world RAM tests

Tom’s Guide tested the $599 MacBook Neo with 8GB of unified memory against a Windows PC with 128GB RAM, using Chrome with 20 tabs, Apple Music, and Photoshop. The Neo managed total memory of about 7.24 GB versus ~27.1 GB on the Windows machine, with Chrome consuming 1.67 GB on macOS vs 4.76 GB on Windows and similar differences for apps. The article argues that unified memory and macOS RAM compression let the Neo feel lean and responsive despite less RAM, while Windows’ caching can bloat apparent usage. The takeaway: more RAM isn’t always better, though Windows may still win in gaming; the MacBook Neo’s architecture makes 8GB feel much more capable at budget pricing.

via Tom's Guide|

#macbook-neo #memory-management #ram

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Linux Improves OOM Killer Accuracy on Large-Core Systems

A new patch is being developed for the Linux kernel to improve the accuracy of the out-of-memory (OOM) killer on large, many-core systems, addressing significant inaccuracies that affected memory monitoring and process termination decisions, with potential inclusion in the upcoming Linux 6.20~7.0 cycle.

via Phoronix|

#kernel-patch #large-core-systems #linux

technology6 months ago•13 min saved

Windows 11 Update Introduces Memory-Intensive Features That May Slow Your PC

The article provides various tips to optimize RAM usage on Windows 11, including managing startup apps, disabling background processes, uninstalling unused apps, scanning for malware, updating system and drivers, and optimizing browser and gaming experiences to improve overall system responsiveness and stability.

via Windows Central|

#memory-management #pc-tips #ram-optimization