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Expert tips to speed up your Windows PC
Winsage
October 15, 2026

Expert tips to speed up your Windows PC

A fast PC enhances productivity by allowing users to run complex software and multitask efficiently. The latest version of Windows, Windows 11 2024 Update Version 24H2, was launched in October 2024 and offers improved speed and usability compared to previous versions. To optimize a Windows PC's performance, users can take several steps: - Delete old files to free up space. - Remove unwanted startup programs through the Windows Settings app or Task Manager. - Update drivers via Device Manager to ensure optimal performance. - Pause OneDrive syncing to reduce RAM usage. - Use ReadyBoost with an external USB drive to increase memory storage. - Install antivirus software to detect and eliminate viruses. - Upgrade RAM for better performance under heavy usage. - Change power mode to "Best Performance" in settings. - Adjust Windows appearance by disabling visual effects. - Turn off unwanted notifications to minimize disruptions. - Uninstall unnecessary apps to free up resources. - Enable Game Mode for optimized gaming performance. - Restart the PC regularly to clear RAM and refresh resources. - Restore the PC to a previous setting if performance issues persist.
Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs
Winsage
October 15, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs

Windows 11 version 26H2 has been released, resulting in a decrease in RAM usage for many users. Reports indicate that users with 16GB or more of RAM have experienced reductions in idle memory usage, with one user noting a drop from 6.9GB to approximately 4.8GB, and another from over 10GB to about 7GB. However, users with 8GB of RAM have not reported similar improvements, leading to concerns that this update primarily benefits those with larger memory capacities. Personal tests on a laptop showed a decrease in idle memory usage from 8.5GB to 6.7GB after the update. Despite Microsoft's commitment to optimizing memory usage, the 8GB machines have not seen the same enhancements.
How and why we built Managed PostgreSQL for AI workloads
Tech Optimizer
October 10, 2026

How and why we built Managed PostgreSQL for AI workloads

The Nebius Managed PostgreSQL team developed a solution for AI workloads using CloudNativePG and Kubernetes, resulting in improved backup and restore times by transitioning from Barman to WAL-G, reducing a 1.5 TB backup duration from over a day to two hours. Since its launch in 2025, the service supports hundreds of production clusters and manages tens of tebibytes of data. Key features include high availability, point-in-time recovery, automated failover, compressed and encrypted backups, rapid restoration, connection pooling, and strict synchronous replication for zero data loss. Kubernetes and CloudNativePG were chosen for their advantages, including out-of-the-box features and open-source distribution. Each cloud project has a separate MK8s cluster for customer isolation and security. Persistent data is stored on fault-tolerant SSD drives, enabling swift instance migration during failures. Regular physical backups are archived, allowing restoration within a seven-day window with a single click. The transition from Barman to WAL-G addressed slow backup and restoration times and resource control limitations. With WAL-G, backups and restorations for a 1.5 TB cluster improved to two hours and one hour, respectively. PgBouncer was implemented to manage database connections effectively, reducing connection storms during peak AI workload traffic. Two vector search extensions, pgvector and pgvectorscale, are available to cater to different memory and dataset needs. Benchmarking showed that Nebius performs competitively with AWS at a lower cost. The infrastructure integrates cloud engineering principles with specialized expertise to meet AI workload demands.
Windows 11 26H2 Update Lowers RAM Consumption
Winsage
October 6, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 Update Lowers RAM Consumption

Microsoft's Windows 11 26H2 update has introduced optimizations that reduce RAM consumption during idle periods and improve RAM management during active use. Users have reported a decrease in idle RAM usage by approximately 2 to 3 GB, with testing showing a drop from 10 GB to 7 GB on a laptop with 16 GB of RAM. The update also includes the Low Latency Profile feature, which boosts CPU performance for 1 to 3 seconds, resulting in faster application launch times—up to 40% faster for Microsoft applications like Edge and Outlook, and up to 70% for elements like the Start Menu and context menus.
Windows 11 update reduces RAM usage
Winsage
October 6, 2026

Windows 11 update reduces RAM usage

Microsoft's Windows 11 26H2 update has led to a significant decrease in RAM usage, with users reporting reductions of up to 3GB on devices with 16GB of memory. The update includes performance enhancements such as improved RAM management through a feature called Low Latency Profile, which optimizes CPU task completion and allows for smoother operation of applications. Microsoft has not formally acknowledged the RAM reduction linked to this update.
Your Windows 11 PC is wasting RAM on 5 apps you probably don't even use
Winsage
September 14, 2026

Your Windows 11 PC is wasting RAM on 5 apps you probably don’t even use

Windows 11 has been criticized for being bloated, with several applications consuming excessive amounts of RAM without user consent. - The MSN Weather app can exceed 1GB of RAM shortly after launching, significantly impacting system memory. - The Widgets Board can consume several hundred megabytes of RAM depending on the displayed content. - Outlook, reliant on the WebView2 framework, can use hundreds of megabytes of RAM and remains active in the background, leading to unnecessary memory consumption. - Microsoft Edge often continues running in the background after being closed due to a feature called Startup Boost. - OneDrive is known for its background RAM consumption and potential memory leaks, making it advisable to uninstall for users who do not use it. Users with limited RAM should evaluate and uninstall default Windows applications that do not meet their needs to optimize performance.
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