Windows 11 Insiders have discovered a memory leak in the new operating system's File Explorer. This seems to have carried over for some into the final build of Microsoft's newest OS, and means lots of ...

Memory leaks aren't a new thing for Windows users. Programs pop up from time to time using more RAM than they're meant to, but for those thinking of switching over to Windows 11 tomorrow there's ...

We've reported on the performance problems with Ryzen CPUs under Windows 11 a few times now, and produced our own test results to demonstrate the issues. AMD and Microsoft said they had patches ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While cache files help a computer remember specific usage patterns and deliver a smooth user experience, too many cache files can clutter your ...

When shopping for a new CPU, you're likely to come across many different CPU specifications, such as cores, clock speed, TDP, and manufacturing process. Another important aspect of CPU hardware is ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 comes with a few requirements, and that includes a bump in random access memory (RAM) compared with Windows 10. Windows 11, while it introduces a host of new features, may ...

To fix high memory usage in Microsoft Edge on Windows, try closing unnecessary tabs, clearing cookies and cache, and restarting your PC. Enable Efficiency Mode, use Sleeping Tabs, and tweak graphics ...

In a computer, the entire memory can be separated into different levels based on access time and capacity. Figure 1 shows different levels in the memory hierarchy. Smaller and faster memories are kept ...