Discover the free RAM Cleaner

Once just an animal with horns, RAM these days is far more technical and can make or break your online and computing experience. Much like a brain, your computer has a chip on its motherboard that houses its short-term memory. This is called Random Access Memory (RAM) and it stores all the data that your device needs to complete active tasks and run programs and processes. When you use up all the space in your RAM, your computer has nowhere to store the data it needs to carry out its tasks. The result? A…slow…machine. Follow our top tips for a digital declutter now and explore the benefits of emptying RAM storage and freeing up memory!

Are programs slow to respond? Do they freeze or crash? Do you click on an icon and wonder if you should make a cup of tea while you wait for it to respond? Your computer may be crying out for more RAM. Other tell-tale signs are display problems, so pages partially load or appear blank. System updates and even booting up seem….to…take…forever…Luckily, when you clear out working memory on your PC with a RAM optimizer, you can often add more pep, especially if you’re using new software on an older machine. So, there’s no need to shop around for a new device (yet).

What’s eating your RAM? Meet the resource hogs

Did you know that everything uses RAM? Did you just move your mouse? It nibbled a bit of RAM. Multi-tasking between apps? Now you’re burning RAM. Your operating system and web browser typically consume the most RAM.

Like Netflix? Complex websites that are heavy on graphics and videos generally use more RAM. Gaming loves RAM too, and you’ll need at least 8GB for smooth gaming (16GB is optimal), unless you want World of Warcraft to freeze mid battle. Here’s another culprit: Facebook can run rampant with RAM as it’s always auto-loading content! Android users are convinced it even helps drain battery life.

There are also processes that are always running in the background, such as system updates and security software. They start automatically when you boot up your computer and are guzzling RAM before you’ve even opened your first app.

To see what programs are running on your PC and what they’re up to, open Task Manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Then click on “More details”. A table appears that gives you a clear overview of which apps and background processes are running and how much memory they’re munching. You may be surprised…

Now watch what happens to Google Chrome memory consumption when you add ‘just’ a music video!

There’s a free RAM optimizer that may give you a performance boost

You could identify resource-sucking apps and uninstall them and disable the apps that start unnecessarily when you boot up. But there’s a tool for that, and more: Avira System Speedup for Windows can help your PC achieve its leaner beach body by clearing out clutter. Temp files, duplicates, and junk? Deleted. Inactive software? Stopped. System Speedup also defragments hard drives, speeds up booting times and cleans the registry.

Avira performance tools aren’t deskbound, so you can clean out and help speed up your devices for free. Avira Antivirus for Android and Avira Mobile Security for iOS are packed with speed boosters, plus essential online security and online privacy features. Anti-virus protection helps block thousands of online threats, while the RAM cleaner optimizes memory usage by shutting down unnecessary processes.

It’s a fact of life that we all slow down as we get older, and it’s no different with your computer. With the right optimization tools, including a RAM cleaner, you can teach an old dog new tricks. Plus, making technology last longer lets you feel smugly self-assured: You’ve made a smart choice for your wallet and the planet. Here are more tips on the fastest ways to speed up a Windows PC.

Prepared to pay for a premium experience? Here it is.

For an extra deep clean and over 40 PC optimization tools, consider Avira System Speedup Pro, which is essentially the free tool with extra muscle. If you’re over-zealous and accidentally delete a folder, it’s no problem. System Speedup Pro automatically backs up your system, so you can restore it or individual files with ease. You also won’t forget to carry out your spring cleans as you can schedule automatic alerts. Keep going for longer with the advanced battery optimizer and feel like a VIP with premium customer support. Find out more about System Speedup Pro here and choose from cost-effective monthly or annual subscriptions.

Discover performance that was founded in Germany

Avira was founded in the famed home of efficiency itself over 35 years ago and has been specializing in security, online privacy, and performance solutions ever since. We live in a fast-evolving technological world—and by the time you’ve read this sentence, new cyberthreats may have emerged, and your device will be that little bit older. The Avira portfolio of solutions helps users stay a step ahead. Every product and service is meticulously and continuously updated so that we can all benefit from the latest enhancements, for free.