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  "id": 7693554,
  "title": "How to Improve RAM in Laptop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/how-to-improve-ram-in-laptop",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:19:26.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Improving laptop RAM can enhance performance, particularly when multitasking between applications, browser tabs, or demanding programs. RAM serves as short-term memory, storing applications and files for quick access. Adding more RAM may improve multitasking, while effectively managing memory usage can enhance the performance of an existing laptop.\n\nBefore making any changes, determine the current RAM installed on your laptop. For Windows users, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then select Performance > Memory to view the total RAM, current usage, and other memory details.\n\nMonitoring memory usage is crucial. Close programs you are not using, especially resource-intensive applications like video editors, games, or large software programs. Task Manager can help identify applications using significant memory.\n\nLimit the number of browser tabs open, as web browsers can consume substantial memory when numerous tabs are active. Close unused tabs and uninstall unnecessary browser extensions. If you frequently work with many tabs, upgrading laptop RAM may yield a more noticeable performance boost.\n\nDisable unnecessary startup applications that automatically launch when the laptop turns on. Opening Task Manager's Startup tab allows you to disable programs that do not need to run automatically. Microsoft states that startup apps can influence startup speed and overall system performance.\n\nSome applications continue running in the background even when not actively used. Review installed applications and background permissions, and disable unnecessary background activity to free up memory for essential programs.\n\nRegularly restarting your laptop clears active memory and provides a fresh Windows session. If the laptop slows down after prolonged use, save your work and restart it. This simple action clears temporary memory usage without altering hardware.\n\nKeeping Windows updated is essential, as updates often include performance enhancements, fixes, and updated drivers. Navigate to Settings > Windows Update to check for available updates and maintain overall system performance.\n\nFreeing up storage space can also impact laptop performance, as very little free storage can affect overall functionality. Utilize Settings > System > Storage to remove unnecessary temporary files and unused applications. Windows offers Storage Sense and other cleanup tools for this purpose.\n\nConsider increasing physical RAM if your laptop's memory is insufficient for the programs you use. While not all laptops permit RAM upgrades, some models may have memory soldered to the motherboard. Before purchasing RAM, verify your laptop's specifications to ensure upgradeability and determine the supported memory type and capacity.\n\nDetermining the appropriate RAM capacity depends on laptop usage. Microsoft recommends 8 GB for general use, while 16 GB or more may be suitable for resource-intensive tasks like photo and video editing. For more demanding workloads, consider 32 GB or more.\n\nIn cases where a physical RAM upgrade is not possible due to non-upgradable memory or severe performance issues, upgrading the laptop may be necessary. An SSD upgrade can also enhance overall responsiveness, especially if the laptop uses a traditional hard disk, although an SSD does not increase RAM capacity.",
  "summary": "Learning how to improve RAM in laptop can help your computer run more smoothly, especially when you frequently use several applications, browser tabs or demanding programs at the same time. RAM is the short-term memory your laptop uses to keep applications and files readily available. Adding more RAM can improve multitasking, while managing memory usage [...] The post How to Improve RAM in Laptop…",
  "key_points": [
    "Current RAM installed on laptop determined via Task Manager",
    "Memory usage monitored by closing unused programs and tabs",
    "RAM upgrade considered if current capacity insufficient for needs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Optimizing laptop RAM requires a combination of monitoring memory usage, adjusting settings, and potentially upgrading hardware to improve performance, particularly for multitasking and demanding programs.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}