Windows 11 Weather App Spends Over 1GB of RAM Just for Forecasts
The built-in MSN Weather app in Windows 11 reportedly consumes about 1.2 GB of RAM merely to display forecasts, even when idle, and it shows ads. This bloated footprint is concerning on devices with 8 GB RAM and contrasts with macOS’s lighter weather app, prompting calls for Microsoft to optimize built-in apps and remove ads.