Microsoft now tells that 8GB RAM is great for everyday use on Surface devices, after years of insisting 16GB was the minimum for Windows 11.
  • ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It’s doesn’t actually use those 7GB when idling though, it just allocates it so it’s directly available if it needs it. It will free up ram from its allocated amount if other processes require ram.