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Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

Microsoft is working on some low-profile but important tweaks to the Windows 11 File Explorer that could finally curb its hunger for system memory. Currently being tested in the latest Windows Insider ...
ZDNet

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

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Windows 11 Xbox mode offers console-like UI and reduced RAM usage, but no performance boost

Microsoft's Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than its desktop mode, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...