Windows 11 26H2 update reduces background RAM consumption

With the current RAM memory crisismany computer manufacturers have returned to lighter configurations with this expensive component. Laptops and desktops are appearing with 8GB RAMa very fair configuration for Windows. But the update of Windows 11 26H2 Launched last week, it has managed to reduce RAM memory consumption in addition to improving the management of this appreciated resource.

Windows 11 26H2 reduces RAM consumption at rest

The novelty has been noticed by users, since Microsoft has not named it in the list of new features. Microsoft already said that it would make more efficient Windows 11 to consume less RAM and it seems that at least this is the beginning of this long-awaited feature. WindowsLatest tests have shown that, where it usually consumed about 10 GB at restnow 7 GB is consumed with 4 in cache and almost 9 GB available.

Microsoft is improving the caching to ensure that applications are available and loaded in the background. This allows for much faster response while optimizing background usage. Optimizations that are surely viewed favorably by users who have lower RAM capacity on their computers.

Windows 11 26H2 also improves application startup speed

The update also adds the new low latency profile for launching applicationswhich make the software start faster. The feature increases the CPU frequency from 1 to 3 seconds right when the application is opened, resulting in a faster start.