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Where did native Windows apps go?

Native Windows apps used to be fast, efficient, and everywhere. Now, it's all just a website in a Chromium wrapper.
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RAM prices soar, but popular Windows 11 apps are using more RAM due to Electron, Web components

Windows 11 apps like Discord, WhatsApp, and Teams now use 1 to 4GB of RAM because they are web apps and the rising RAM prices ...
Research Snipers

These Windows apps are real memory hogs

If Windows performance suffers despite modern hardware, you should check the task manager. Popular chat tools are now real ...
SlashGear

How To Prevent Apps From Running In The Background On Windows (And Why You Should)

Preventing unnecessary background app activity is an excellent way to avoid this. Doing so can also free up system resources, enhance your computer's speed, and ensure a smooth experience. Both ...

Microsoft outlines plan to fix app updates on Windows 11

Windows 11 will soon be able to update apps in a more consistent and reliable manner with new unified update orchestrator ...
Techno-Science.net

8 Ways to Minimize Background Processes in Windows 11

Several background processes are constantly running on your Windows PC and laptop to ensure the smooth operation of your computer. On average, 60-90 background processes run on a Windows PC in ...