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If you are using Mac, chances are you may receive an error message that tells you that your device’s system has run out of application memory. Your Mac is asking you to force quit programs that you’re not really using.

You don’t have any clue why this is happening since you just open a few applications. Or sometimes, after upgrading to macOS High Sierra, Mojave, or Catalina, you find that the Mac’s performance became slower than ever. It also keeps saying that it has run out of application memory.

Because of this error you may panic. But don’t worry because we’re here to teach you how to fix it when Mac system has run out of application memory.

Stay tuned!

How to Fix Run Out of Application Memory

If your device is operating rather slowly or you’re getting some kind of error message, there’s a huge chance that you’ve used up your device’s memory to the max.

So, with that said, here are the methods you can apply that can aid you check and reclaim some of your device’s memory.

Check out these methods and determine which works best for your needs.

Cleaning Your Desktop 

Some people like to save images, files, or some documents on their desktop. But this can actually slow down your device. You see, every desktop icon on macOS is actually classified as an active window.

The more desktop icons there is, the more used memory there is, the more memory your Mac is using. That’s why, organizing your desktop and getting rid of some unnecessary files can significantly aid to clean up your Mac and minimize the run out of application memory error message.

Now, in order to organize your desktop, you can simply make a new folder on your Mac’s desktop then simply drag the music, images, documents, and other files into the folder.

Restarting Your Device 

Restarting your device is probably the most convenient method to free up some space on your Mac. Now, if you are not normally rebooting your Mac, then the device might be storing unnecessary data such as cache, form data, cookies, and so on. Such data can take up a lot of memory, and thus slow down your Mac. When restarting your Mac device, it will empty the caches and Ram so that your device can operate much smoother.

On the flip side, restarting your Mac is not really convenient if you don’t want your Mac to get disrupted. Moreover, after the device restarted, try to avoid opening a lot of web pages and programs at a time, particularly those highly-space consuming programs such as Adobe, 3D CAD, MS Office, and web pages with plugins, flash, videos, and advertisements.

Checking Memory Usage 

If your Mac device reports that it has run out of application memory or you notice that it slows down in performance, you can simply check the Activity Monitor in order to observe what programs are using memory the most. It also can display how much memory is utilized and aid you to determine which program is utilizing more than the necessary space.

• To do this, just click the Application folder then go to the Utilities, then Activity Monitor, and Memory.
• Now, under the Memory, you’ll notice the memory pressure box. In this step, you’ll see information about memory usage. You’ll see a graph that displays an overview of your system’s memory pressure.
• Now, if the graph is green, it implies that your Mac has sufficient disk space. On the other hand, the red or yellow colors mean your device is short of memory.
• Checking the memory usage of your Mac can significantly aid you figure out which programs are utilizing more memory.
• Lastly, simply quit these programs and restart them.

Get Rid of Unused Applications

You can choose the unused applications and click Force Quit to get rid of the processes that hog memory of your Mac if the Force Quit Applications window opens. In addition, you can also force quit more than one program in the Activity Monitor.

• Simply open Finder in your Mac dock.
• Search for the Activity Monitor then double-click the icon
• Under the Memory pane, choose the program that you’d like to force quit, then press the Quit or Force Quit button.

Restoring Paused Applications

If your Mac’s system has run out of application memory when you’re utilizing Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, the system may halt the Final Cut Pro or the Premier Pro. This can make you unable to save the project you’re making using the said programs.

That’s why if you want to restore the paused program after quitting all other apps and acquire memory space, follow these steps:

You can utilize the Terminal and enter the ps command. All of the running process will appear with their respective Process Id or PID. Just acquire the PID of the paused program.

Now, in the Terminal window just input the command kill-CONT process ID. For instance, if the PID of the paused program is 2650 just enter the kill-CONT 2650 and press the Enter button. This will tell the paused program to restore and operate again.

 

Final Thoughts

With all these easy and helpful approaches, we hope that you can fix your Mac when the system says you run out of application memory. Just try any of them and see which one works best for your needs.

After determining which one is the best method, then stick to that. Now, if you have any feedback or thoughts about our topic today, please leave them in the comment section below.

We hope to see you in another post. Thank you!

We all know that Microsoft releases Windows Updates every now and then in order change the built of Windows 10 systems through featured updates, to solve some common  problems with the system, and to improve the security of systems after analyzing existing security issues.

But the thing is, a lot of Windows users have reported some issues where their Windows 10 operating system slows down after an update from Microsoft. What’s the reason behind this? We will find out in the follow sections

So, stay tuned!

The Reasons and Fixes

There are a lot of Windows integrated processes such as svchost.exe which causes high CPU usage, and ultimately drags down the performance of Windows 10. That’s why we’ve researched the whole problem and by analyzing it, we came out with some approaches to overcome this problem.

But before implementing these methods, you must know  the root problem why your Windows 10 is so slow after an update. Here are the following common causes.

• If your system or PC has spyware or malware
• If your Windows system file gets corrupted
• If the update is high compare to the current system you have
• If updates are not installed appropriately or fully then your Windows 10 OS might be slow on performance.

These are some of the common causes why your Windows 10 is so slow after an update. Now, we want to share you the methods to fix these issues.  Read on!

Update Your PC’s Drivers

Let’s say your computer system is working fine in Safe Mode, then there’s a chance that some driver that could have been messed up because of an update. For a detailed procedure to update drivers in Windows 10, kindly check out this article, but keep in mind that it’s quite hard to update all drivers one by one.

That’s why; you can resort to a 3rd-party program in order to make the task much easier. You can also utilize the Automatic update option found on Intel’s download center.

Stop Background Programs

In Windows 10, there is a lot of software that are operating in the background that you are not aware of. Those programs are known to be native programs that operate in your system’s background.

If such unwanted programs run in the background, of course they will consume additional resources from your PC and it will ultimately lead to slow performance of your PC. So, in order to fix this problem, you simply need to disable such programs. Here’s how to do it:

• First, on your computer, access the Windows settings by simply pressing Windows button and the I button.
• After you access Windows settings, just click on Privacy then choose Background apps.
• Then you’ll see a list of background programs that are operating on your PC with a toggle on the side so you can make shut them down if you don’t really need them.
• Lastly, just toggle off of program that you want to stop.

So, that’s how you disable or halt such annoying background programs that are consuming crucial resources from your system.

Update Your Graphic Driver

One of the main reasons why your Windows 10 OS is slow after an update is probably because your graphic driver is not compatible with Windows 10 update. You see, graphic drivers are not really compatible with new updates so the best fix is probably to update your graphic driver. Here’s how to do it:

• On your computer, head to This PC and click it. After that select Manage and tap on Device Manager for further instructions.
• Then click on Device Manager then expand the option name such as Display adaptors.
• After that, under the display adaptors, click on graphic driver and select Update driver.

By implementing these steps, you’ll be able to update your PC’s graphic driver. Just be sure to follow all these steps in the right order.

Detect Malware Using Windows Defender

If your PC has malware or viruses then a lot of issues may occur. Issues such as your personal files are getting deleted or of course your system being so slow. In order to fix this issue, you need to run Windows Defender on your computer because this utility can get rid of the malware. Here’s how to do it:

• On Windows 10, head to settings and press the Update and Security option for further process.
• After that, click on Update and Security then you’ll have option name as Windows Security. Simply click on it.
• Now, in Windows Security, press on Virus and threat protection option.
• After you click on Virus and the threat protection option, you’ll need a different section on it. You need to head on the Threat history section and hit on Scan now for scanning your PC.
• Lastly, if Windows Defender discovered malware or viruses on your PC, it will provide directions to get rid of these malware. So, you just need to execute these directions to make your PC normal again.

 

Final Thoughts

We hope that the approaches we mentioned above can help fix your slow Windows 10 performance and can make your PC much faster than before. Just find the best method among the list we shared to you and sooner or later, you’ll be able to fix your slow Windows 10 because of an update.

How about you? Do you know any method for speeding up your Windows 10 after an update? If so, we would be glad if you could share it in the comment section below so we can help more Windows users out there.

If you are looking to record something on your PC’s screen, you would probably want a tool or an approach that can make this process fast and efficient.

See, recording hardware such as webcams or microphones, even though they are beneficial for recording external subjects, they won’t simply do much for your screen recording needs.  On the flip side, software options can effortlessly record your screen. Now, in this guide we will tell you on how to record screen on Windows 10 with tools that are most likely found on your Windows 10 PC.

So, with that said, let’s get this started!

OBS Studio

Now, if you don’t really like to use Microsoft PowerPoint or just want to get a great tool for normal screen recording, then the OBS Studio is probably what you’re looking for. This software is an open source.

It doesn’t place time limits or watermark on your content. Moreover, it provides a lot of powerful editing features. OBS Studio also supports live streaming at 60 FPS which make it a popular choice among many gamers out there.

• After downloading the software, you can begin with a basic screen capture. What you want to do first is place OBS in Studio Mode so the left side will say “preview” and the right side will say “live”.
• Now, in order to set up a screen capture, just pick Sources, +, Window Capture, and Create New. From the drop down list that will pop up, pick the window that you want to record.
• This process must place your window in the preview panel. If it seems the way you want it to, then click on the transition in the center of the monitor. Now, if it doesn’t then simply drag the red corners until the preview is calibrated to the size according to your preference.
• Then just choose the Start Recording and Stop Recording in order to make your video. Normally, the files will be saved as .flv files in the user/videos folder. However, you can configure this path and save type in the settings.

And that’s it, you’re good to go!

Using Microsoft PowerPoint

Do you know that you can use Office PowerPoint on your computer to record? Usually, this will embed the screen recording on a slide; nonetheless you can also decide to save it as a file. Follow these steps to do it.

• Open PowerPoint.
• Choose the Insert tab and screen recording.
• After that, pick which part of your screen you want to record using the Select Area utility. Now, if you are utilizing Office 2016 or beyond, you can also utilize the hotkey Windows, Shift, and A buttons. Click and drag cross hairs in order to choose your recording areas. Now, if you don’t want to record the background noise, just press Windows, Shift, and U buttons to toggle it.
• After following all these steps, press the Record button.
• You will notice that the small control panel will disappear unless pinned. However, you can make it pop up again by simply moving your cursor to the top edge of your monitor.
• After you’re done with your recording, simply press the Record button once again. Your file will automatically be embedded in your slide. Then after that you can select File, then Save As in order to save your presentation. Now, if you’re only looking to save the video, then just choose File and Save Media As then pick the destination folder as well as the video name.

Keep in mind that if you are utilizing PowerPoint 2013, then you must follow certain special directions for recording and saving your video.

Windows Integrated Screen Recorder (through the XBOX app)

Windows 10 computer has an integrated screen recorder that you can utilize without installing any kind of apps or software. Nevertheless, it is only available if your PC has graphics card with AMD VCE, Nvidia NVENC, or Intel Quick sync H.260. That’s why if you are having some issues, be sure that your PC is up to spec.

Now, for those individuals who don’t have the right hardware, follow these steps. Keep in mind that this feature is mainly meant for gamers out there but can be utilized with any kind of screen material.

• First of all, press the Windows key and the G key. After that, a pop up will appear and you must pick “Yes, this is a game”.
• From this point, recording will go very smoothly. Just utilize the red button on the bar in order to begin and halt your recording session. You can also use the settings menu in order to set an automatic cut off time for your recording session.
• After you’re finished recording, the recorded file will be saved as an MP4 in your videos/captures folder.

Final Thoughts

Regardless if you are doing videos for your enjoyment, thousands of subscribers, or small classroom, knowing how to record screen on Windows 10 computers can give you a big advantage.

Based on what features are most essential for you, there will be a variety of options that can meet you requirements and no reason why you must not success in creating an awesome video.