6 Ways to Free Up RAM on Your Windows Computer

6 Ways to Free Up RAM on Your Windows Computer

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It's a short term storage medium that holds programs and processes currently running on your computer.

1. Restart Your PC

You should restart your computer regularly to keep it from getting bogged down, especially if you use it all the time.

2. Check RAM Usage With Windows Tools

You don't have to guess what's using your RAM; Windows provides tools to show you. To get started, open the Task Manager by searching for it in the Start menu, or use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc shortcut.

3. Uninstall Or Disable Software

Apps you haven't opened in months are just wasting resources on your computer, so you should remove them. Do so by navigating to Settings > Apps and clicking Uninstall on any app you want to remove

4. Use Lighter Apps And Manage Programs

First, try using lighter app alternatives when you can. If your computer struggles when you have Photoshop open, try using a smaller app like Paint.NET or GIMP for minor edits. Only use Photoshop when you're fully dedicated to working on a project.

5. Scan For Malware

It's worth checking for malware on your PC. Rogue software stealing resources will obviously suck up your available RAM.

We recommend running a scan with Malwarebytes. Hopefully, it won't find anything, but at least you can rule out the possibility.

6. Install More RAM

If you're always running low on RAM or want to run more programs at once, there's really no way around it: you need to add some more RAM to your machine. While it's not cheap, adding RAM will grant much-improved performance if your computer hasn't had much until now.

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