Microsoft's built-in Weather app for Windows 11 has drawn criticism for severe memory inefficiency since its March 2023 release. The application can consume over 1GB of RAM on idle systems - consuming nearly 20% of memory on machines with 8GB total - significantly outpacing equivalent tools on competing platforms. Reports indicate the web-based design and integrated advertising contribute to the bloat, raising questions about Microsoft's stated commitment to optimizing Windows 11 for systems with modest RAM specifications.
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Windows 11's built-in weather app wastes loads of RAM, even before any user interaction, due to its web-based design, on top of showing ads.
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Microsoft’s built-in Weather app is under scrutiny after a report claimed it can use nearly 20% of memory on an 8GB Windows 11 system. Windows 11 Weather App Alone Can Consume Over 1GB of Memory is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
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Windows 11 and its apps being RAM guzzlers isn’t a surprising revelation, but Microsoft has committed to making the OS as efficient as possible for systems housing 8GB of RAM. Unfortunately, that progress is yet to be witnessed as the company’s Weather app can consume a chock-ful…