• QuizzaciousOtter@lemm.ee
    26·
    2 months ago

    I have no idea how people use so much RAM. I use a 16 GB machine for work and it runs perfectly. For the majority of the time I’m well below 8GB. And I do use Electron apps.

    Of course, I’m aware of the possible uses demanding more than 16 GB but I can’t believe this would be the case for a majority of the people.

    • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
      8·
      2 months ago

      The people who installed toolbars until half their screen was full are still around. Just now they keep 100 tabs open instead

    • kameecoding@lemmy.world
      3·
      2 months ago

      I keep tabs open just in case I need it later, definitely faster to try to find right tab across 4 windows with 20 tabs each than just opening the site when I need it again

      • QuizzaciousOtter@lemm.ee
        8·
        2 months ago

        Yeah, but those shouldn’t really influence memory usage too much unless actively used, right? I’m pretty sure browsers unload unused tabs from memory.

        I myself sometimes use quite a lot of tabs, although I have to admit it’s definitely not close to 80 tabs open at all times.

        • RGB@lemmy.today
          1·
          2 months ago

          Some bad browsers don’t have automatic tab hibernation and you gotta install extensions for it.

    • skulkingaround@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      2 months ago

      With just a web browser, teams, and visual studio open my work machine sits at 95% usage of 16gb. Half the time my compiles can’t even finish without getting axed by the oom killer. SSMS is a hog too, I often have to close half my stuff to get to work right.

      Supposed to be getting an upgrade but my company is taking their sweet time.