MemoryQuit what sits idle, keep what you use

Memory: quit what sits idle, keep what you use

Memory Release 27.4 GB of 32 GB used In useIdleFreed X Xcodebusy · 34% CPU 6.2 GBS Safariin front 2.1 GBF Figmaidle 2 h 1.6 GBS Slackidle 40 min 1.1 GBS Spotifyidle 3 h 640 MB macOS and Mint stay in System & protected Memory Release 27.4 GB of 32 GB used In useIdleFreed X Xcodebusy · 34% CPU 6.2 GBS Safariin front 2.1 GBF Figmaidle 2 h 1.6 GBS Slackidle 40 min 1.1 GBS Spotifyidle 3 h 640 MB macOS and Mint stay in System & protected Memory ReleaseFreeing…Done 27.4 GB of 32 GB used✓ 3.3 GB freed · 24.1 GB of 32 GB used In useIdleFreed X Xcodebusy · 34% CPU 6.2 GBS Safariin front 2.1 GBF Figmaidle 2 h 1.6 GBS Slackidle 40 min 1.1 GBS Spotifyidle 3 h 640 MB macOS and Mint stay in System & protected
  1. 1Open MemorySee how much memory is in use, and which apps hold it.Memory
  2. 2Idle apps come tickedApps you haven't touched for a while are ticked. One you're working in, or one that's busy, never is.
  3. 3Press ReleaseThe ticked apps quit the normal way, so they can save first. The memory comes back at once.

Good to know

  • macOS and Mint itself are never offered.
  • Auto Care can release idle apps for you when memory runs high. You set the line where it starts.
  • An app you quit opens again as usual the next time you need it.

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