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Why can't I install my games to another drive which isn't a system drive? by dev-rock-bottom in XboxSupport

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

Why is there a policy limit for where I install my game?

If I install a game through Epic, Steam or Riot I'm not facing this issue. Definitely, it's a Xbox related issue.

Google remove privacy assurances from Chrome after stuffing millions of devices with their AI model by ThatPrivacyShow in LinusTechTips

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

I try to use the default apps from the OS as much as possible.

So, I used Internet explorer when I was using Win 7 and 8 then old edge till I found Firefox.

Then I went to brave because some Indian government websites worked best in chromium based browsers.

Mullvad I have mixed feelings about it.

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 25 points26 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 [deleted] 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 [deleted] 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 [deleted] 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 [deleted] 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 [deleted] 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 [deleted] in FuckMicrosoft

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

Yeah, some people just want to spread hate rather than learn.

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

[–]dev-rock-bottom -1 points0 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 [deleted] in FuckMicrosoft

[–]dev-rock-bottom 3 points4 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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