Close Unused Apps to Free Up RAM The easiest way to free up RAM on Windows 11 is to close unwanted apps. All the running apps consume your RAM, leaving less RAM available for other programs.

Find out how to free up RAM and speed up your Windows 11 PC, from stopping background apps to reducing visual effects and beyond.

On laptops without soldered RAM, upgrading the memory is as simple as swapping out the RAM stick in its slot, an upgrade that can boost your laptop's speed.

Are you planning a RAM upgrade? Unfortunately, DDR4 RAM prices are surging, which is bad news for those adding more memory to an older PC.