Enhance computer performance by optimizing RAM usage and managing storage efficiently
Enhance computer performance by optimizing RAM usage and managing storage efficiently
Vote (154 votes)
Program license Trial version
Developer Benutec
Version 6.9
Works under Windows
Vote
(154 votes)
Developer
Benutec
Works under
Windows
Program license
Trial version
Version
6.9
Pros
- One-click operation
- Free up memory
- Defrag memory
Cons
- Potential application volatility
RAM Cleaner is a utility that clears in-use but abandoned memory and defragments what remains.
There are a lot of disk utilities on the market will scan your drive, eliminate zero-byte and unneeded files and then, defragment the in-use space. The goal here is faster and more efficient performance. RAM Cleaner is similar but it operates on your random access memory rather than your hard disk drive. Since most users have a lot less RAM than storage space, the process is usually quite fast comparatively.
RAM Cleaner is a lightweight program that can sit in your system tray and be activated with just a button press. It will scan your memory. It will eliminate any memory that’s been abandoned but not cleared, and then it will defragment the remaining memory. Defragmentation is the process of consolidating data in a storage area so that, in theory, its accessed faster and more efficiently.
It’s worth noting that memory defragmentation isn’t universally considered a productive task. Many question its usefulness particularly on modern systems. Even if the defragging is useless, however, it’s not harmful, and the clearing of memory on low-memory systems can have some use. Many modern PCs have a lot more memory than a user will access at any given time. In such a scenario, it’s probably best to just let Windows do it its job, which will it will over time.
However, RAM Cleaner can be situationally very useful. For instance, video games will sometimes ship with memory leaks that decrease performance the longer you play. The usual remedy is to shut the game down and restart it. With RAM Cleaner, you just click a button, and it will get rid of all that memory space that the game is taking up but no longer actually using.
RAM Cleaner is a tool. It doesn’t provide any safeguards or make recommendations on use. This isn’t so much a strike against the program, but there is the potential for misuse by users. It is possible to create instability on a per-application or systemwide basis. Such instability isn’t anything that can’t be overcome with a reboot, but it could lead to data corruption in saved files and other lasting ramifications. Therefore, users should take precautions to save and so forth before any attempts to clean their RAM.
Pros
- One-click operation
- Free up memory
- Defrag memory
Cons
- Potential application volatility
Pros
- Can run a new scan with just a touch of a button
- Lets you schedule future scans in advance
- Changes the location of programs to help your computer run faster
- User interface requires little computer experience to use
Cons
- Only compatible with computers running Windows 7 or higher
- Scans often take a long time
- Does not identify what closed or non-running programs need more space
- May need to run multiple scans every day to enjoy its benefits
- Will not remove or delete apps/programs that require a lot of memory
RamCleaner is a handy and useful app that frees up RAM space to help your computer run faster without interfering with your operating system.
When you buy a new computer, you might notice that it runs faster than your old model did. After few months of regular use, though, you'll often find that your computer slows down to a speed well below what you would like. Computers naturally slow down over time because of the apps and programs that you download, but your speed may also depend on the sites you visit and other factors, too. One of the best ways to increase your speed is with an app like RamCleaner that gives you more storage space.
RamCleaner has a basic user interface that provides you with all the information that you need upfront. Even if you have limited computer knowledge or experience, you can still get a handle on how to use this app in just a few minutes. When you run the app, it looks deep into your hard drive and determines the amount of RAM available. It then changes the location of each app and program, which changes the amount of memory and storage space each one requires.
Though running this app once will significantly increase your speed, you should run it more than once. RamCleaner lets you schedule a time for routine maintenance and a time for a future scan. You'll find it helpful to schedule a scan every week. Make sure that you pick a time when you won't be on your computer and when others won't use it, such as in the middle of the night. Scans can take a long time, and the app slows down other programs while it scans.
Running a weekly scan is helpful, but this app does not identify which closed programs and apps use more space when running. If you want to free up more space, you'll need to run multiple scans in the middle of the day and as you launch other programs on your computer. It is also worth knowing that RamCleaner only works with Windows Vista and higher operating systems. Mac and users of other Windows devices will need a different RAM cleaning tool. Most other users, though, will notice a significant increase in processing speeds after running this app.
Pros
- Can run a new scan with just a touch of a button
- Lets you schedule future scans in advance
- Changes the location of programs to help your computer run faster
- User interface requires little computer experience to use
Cons
- Only compatible with computers running Windows 7 or higher
- Scans often take a long time
- Does not identify what closed or non-running programs need more space
- May need to run multiple scans every day to enjoy its benefits
- Will not remove or delete apps/programs that require a lot of memory
