RAM reducing tips

LizzyLawSchool

i've been seeing a lot of people's RAM usage higher than the 95% allowed by Proctor U. There are tons of articles on how to reduce your RAM on our computer. These are my go-to tips for a macbook air (intel - but that doesn't matter)

1. remove any "log-in" applications

- system preferences > users & groups > Login items > uncheck all

1. clear cached files

- finder > search "~/library/cache" select all - delete all

1. EMPTY YOUR TRASH

- this should be quite substantial after clearing your cached files

1. Quit background programs

- activity monitor > filter high/low CPU usage > quit programs you're not using

1. if you use google chrome...

- clear browsing data
- elipses top right hand corner > settings > clear browsing data

• clear chrome task manager
• elipses top right hand corner > more tools > task manager > quit any running programs
  **** NOT proctor U extension though

1. if all else fails, restart your computer and try again with a fresh start

hope this helps - good luck!