Microsoft says 8GB "great for everyday use" after years insisting on 16GB for Windows 11

Microsoft now claims eight gigabytes of RAM is 'great for everyday use' on Windows 11. That's a significant change from the company's years-long insistence that users needed sixteen. According to Boing Boing, the shift is notable given Windows 11's known resource demands—including default cloud syncing, background telemetry, and numerous preinstalled applications. The reason for the revised guidance isn't entirely clear.

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