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Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM

Last year, Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks.

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Last year, Microsoft’s 13‑inch Surface Laptop became a favorite thin‑and‑light Windows notebook, praised for its MacBook Air‑like build quality and battery life. The device sold for $900, and the reviewer was able to recommend it to others, even convincing a sister to purchase it on sale. However, the current review notes that the laptop struggles to run Windows 11 effectively on 8 GB of RAM. The performance issues highlight a significant limitation for users with the base memory configuration.

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