The short answer: it depends on the operating system. For Windows machines, 16GB of RAM has become the operational minimum on new consumer laptops. Modern workloads have ramped up to such a degree ...
When built my new rig in late 2023 I choose 32GB of memory. My dad is still running 8GB. My Old Thinkpad only has 4GB. Now wondering since Microsoft and other companies are pushing AI, by how much ...