How to Manage RAM usage on MacBook – Guide
If your Mac is running slow, crashing apps, or displaying the “Your system no longer has application memory” message, it could be a sign that your RAM is maxed out. Learn how to clean up and optimize your Mac’s memory here, including what to do if it’s always full.
Quick fix: memory cleaning 2
My MacBook Air, which had been virtually silent, now had its fan spinning - even with just a browser window and Messages open. After investigating the cause, I discovered that only 100-500 MB of RAM was available. Fortunately, I found a solution on the Mac App Store: Memory Clean 2.
Memory Clean is an application that helps free up RAM on Macs. It provides an analysis of how much memory is being used and how much is available, and with a single click it can identify areas where memory can be freed up. No data will be lost in the process.
This free application can help you free up space on your device: on average, it can clean 100-300 MB with each use. However, the amount of space released decreases with each cycle, so keep cleaning until you reach your desired amount.
The paid upgrade to “Extreme Clean” can help reduce RAM usage on Macs, with users reporting up to 700 MB of memory being freed up. Though the process takes a few extra seconds, it can result in a noticeable decrease in fan speed. Unfortunately, RAM usage will return when other tasks are resumed.
Detailed correction: Activity monitor
Activity Monitor, a macOS application that monitors CPU usage, battery life and memory, can help you make permanent changes to your RAM usage if you want to do the job yourself.
To free up RAM, open Activity Monitor and sort processes by memory usage. Identify any applications that are using a lot of memory and click the information icon followed by Exit to close them. This will release the occupied memory.
It is advised to leave unrecognized processes running on your Mac, as they may be essential for its functioning.
Final note
If you’re looking to optimize RAM usage on your MacBook, this guide has the answers. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!
