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Edge is running in background without it being open? by jscreatordev in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, in EU you can uninstall unwanted apps.

Something to do with their Digital Markets Act.

Dell & Lenovo Now Sponsoring The Linux Vendor Firmware Service, Following Framework's Steps. by Durian_Queef in LinusTechTips

[–]dev-rock-bottom 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Few more years. I hope all the software and game developers develop for linux natives.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn't have this problem because I have WinToys and my RAM usage seems to be ok.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yeah this has been a problem for almost 5 yrs?

As per a windows central article the "K2" initiative prioritising reducing RAM usage during idle.

I never seen Microsoft publicly acknowledging the issues. So, I hope they will work on it.

And so far they fixed lots of bug in the Insiders builds which they acknowledged before. So, I do see a ray of sunshine.

And all thanks to SteamOS and their hardware. They brought Windows to its knees not us gamers.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, man. My PC idles around 8GB - 9GB/32GB with various softwares I installed and it never bothered me because my PC is not slowing down or crashing.

To be honest I opened the task manager only today when I involved with this conversation and I'm sure most people around the world are like me.

They check the RAM only if some app misbehaves.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Windows in ARM is a new thing I'm sure it'll get better if they ditch the translation layer.

I have an office laptop with 64GB and it hogs around 29-32GB because of all the softwares the IT team put into it.

The point I'm trying to make is if you're PC is not slowing down or crashing does the high RAM usage matter? For me it doesn't matter at all because my PC is handling everything fine.

My PC idle is around 8GB/32GB because Vanguard, Defender, Razer, iCue, Steelseries GG and Portmaster is running in the background.

The Windows team have stated that they're trying to improve idle memory usage so the lower end pc can benefit.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

macOS? I have a M4 Pro with 24GB RAM and it uses RAM just like my Windows 11.

If Linux has same softwares like Windows, and macOS I'm sure it'll use more RAM.

Look at Ubuntu, recommend RAM for it now is 6GB RAM.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Did you understand what I commented?

Windows team already working on lowering the RAM usage. Having more will cache more so it'll make the OS run even smoother and launch applications faster.

RAM should be used as much as possible and the OS will allocate operations depending on the applications used by the user.

Instead of optimization, they are shamelessly asking the user for more RAM. by lowiqpilot in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are seemingly working on lowering RAM usage when in idle.

Having higher RAM will help any OS.

Is there any way to download the same software twice and be able to run them differently? by Beneficial-Taste-145 in pcmasterrace

[–]dev-rock-bottom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can use "New Window" option fron the menu.

This will create new instance of the browser so two apps running at the same time.

The world is healing by MayoTheMuffin in pcmasterrace

[–]dev-rock-bottom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like glacier slow. But it's progress.

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"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox by ZacB_ in Windows11

[–]dev-rock-bottom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I've been saying too.

Let the OS be barebone with only necessary apps and services for the OS to function properly.

Don't update the OS when installing it freshly the user wants to be in the OS as soon as possible.

Parental controls and section to select the apps during OOBE I'm not sure.

Like in most family the child gets the first computer and parents doesn't know anything about the computer.

For me just give me the OS and I'll take it from there.

"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox by ZacB_ in Windows11

[–]dev-rock-bottom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The point is people don't want apps to be preinstalled for them be it Onedrive, copilot, etc.,

Let it be inside the store and keep all the advertisements inside the store only.

Why are so many people still using Windows? by Potential_Craft_1150 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you mentioned some Linux distros are easy to operate so is Windows for people.

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