All articles tagged with #memory usage
Tests show Windows 11's built-in Weather app can consume more than 1 GB of RAM — about 1.2 GB when displaying a forecast and up to 1.5–1.6 GB during basic actions — making its memory footprint roughly five times larger than macOS's Weather (under 250 MB). On an 8 GB PC, that can take a sizable share of memory and impact performance.
Former Windows development head Mikhail Parakhin recalls a planned “20/20” project with Jeff Johnson to cut Windows 11’s idle memory usage and the initial install size by 20%. The initiative never finished, though Microsoft has since pursued broad Windows 11 performance and UX improvements, leaving it unclear whether the 20/20 concept remains part of current plans.
Recent advances in catalytic computing reveal that a full hard drive can actually boost computer performance by enabling complex calculations through innovative manipulation of memory, challenging traditional views on memory limitations in computing.
Google Chrome on desktop platforms now displays "Memory usage" when hovering over a tab, allowing users to easily see which pages are consuming the most memory. This feature is more convenient than accessing the Task Manager through the overflow menu. It complements Chrome's existing Memory and Energy Saver modes, which optimize system resources by limiting background activity and freeing up memory from inactive tabs. The feature has been rolling out gradually and can be enabled through the browser's settings.
Microsoft has released a revamped version of its Teams app, boasting twice the speed, 50 percent less memory usage, and 70 percent less disk space compared to the previous version. The new application, built on the React framework and using Edge WebView2, offers faster launch times and improved toggling between chats and channels. Additional features have been added during the public preview, and the classic Teams app will be automatically updated to the new version in the coming months. Mac users can also expect performance improvements, particularly when using multiple high-resolution monitors during calls or meetings.