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Windows 11 PC running slow? Here's 11 simple steps to free up RAM
May 9, 2025
The best ways to improve your Windows 11 PC's speed
Whether you're just about to kick off a busy day of work or want to relax by scrolling through websites, watching shows or playing games, there's nothing worse than your Windows 11 PC slowing you down.
From apps and programs taking too long to start up to your computer lagging or completely freezing, these nuisances can make using Windows 11 hard to deal with. Sometimes, it feels like even small tasks can be too much for Microsoft's operating system to handle on your laptop or desktop.
But it's not completely out of your control; there are ways to speed up your PC, and a lot of this has to do with freeing up your system's RAM (Random Access Memory).
By giving RAM the space it requires to handle apps in the background, multiple tabs or playing demanding PC games, it can effectively improve performance and speed up your computer — all without having to spend to add more RAM to your laptop or desktop.
There are plenty of simple ways to do this, and I'm here to show you the best ways to free up RAM on your Windows 11 PC.
1. Close unused apps
By far the easiest way to free up RAM usage is to close any apps, programs or windows you're not using. This can be anything from Google Chrome to a PC game that you're not currently using. Since any open application consumes memory, closing them can free up space for tasks that you're actively using.
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