# Microsoft says it’s optimizing Windows 11 for 8GB PCs, so I tested 26H2 on an 8GB laptop

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-22 10:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Microsoft, Windows, PCs

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetaNews | Windows 11 can hold up to 2GB extra in RAM on 8GB PCs, Microsoft says | 2026-10-21 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE9faFRLWlI5Z3RIVC1LSkRnWDBUeENVb2FGTlpJZXMwYnZuNWlueGVsM0tkczcyYkVMT3BDcEpKOHpmWEtiS2tFTEhlUU83MU80YXlJaWNNT1RkcXhzWTQ5T1Z6MnFyelFKRFNpQg?oc=5) |
| Windows Latest | Microsoft says it’s optimizing Windows 11 for 8GB PCs, so I tested 26H2 on an 8GB laptop | 2026-10-21 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxQSWFSU0xfOTgycHdHbkF3LUpQaDY4YXNDS2dNemxTNmNSZlpkZk9sYnBZWTl2bWtXbWVIM05abDdRVzZYMVFVRjhJNzBtYUhHai1VbUowY2tzYXVDTlBfUmp6QUJjc0d4VWV4ZGg1MUZLbDAwRVJjSjFzWC1mNmZvdmZ3cTBFeS1JNEJ1WnkxUTNvNkVoejlUZ2swU01wc21UYy03SmlndThUOWROeXRPc2N0Z2NXV0w1OENIMVdJeXF1dEN3TXp3?oc=5) |

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