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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is a memory hog, promises 8GB RAM PC optimization by end of 2026 (www.windowslatest.com)
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[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

Yeah… that is just not true. I stripped Windows down to the freaking bone, but it still idles hotter and with more RAM than default Cachy KDE.

Like, I give Windows credit where it’s due. It’s still faster for some applications, better for certain things. But lighter, it is not.