Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...
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Decrypt files for RAM only

I want to decrypt some files to RAM so as not to have a record of them on the hard drive. I though about using tmpfs:<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> mount -t tmpfs ...
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Microsoft Unveils Update to Slash RAM Usage for Windows 11 File Explorer Search

Exciting updates are on the horizon for Windows 11 users as Microsoft endeavors to enhance the File Explorer's efficiency. Soon, the system's search feature will undergo ...

USB flash drives can work as extra RAM — here's how it works

But wait! You may find the problem eases if you have some extra RAM to hand and you don't need to spend a fortune. By turning ...
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What happens if you run out of page file space before you run out of RAM? (2K)

This sounds like something that shouldn't happen, but I saw my page file come withing 5 meg of being maxed out when only 150/512 meg of RAM was being used. I have the min/max size set the same. Would ...