Windows 11 Weather App: RAM Hog with Ads!

The Windows 11 Weather app is facing scrutiny for its significant resource consumption, using upwards of 1GB of system memory. This high usage is attributed to its web app architecture, which operates on eight separate Chromium processes. This inefficiency is particularly concerning given the current market for lower-cost laptops with limited RAM.

Furthermore, the app prominently features advertisements from external sources, including those for shoes and medical insurance, which is a notable downside for users. These ads, originating from the MSN network, are also present in the Windows 10 Weather app. Users have expressed dissatisfaction, viewing the inclusion of ads in a paid operating system as unacceptable.

While Microsoft is reportedly working on performance improvements for Windows 11, especially for systems with 8GB of RAM, the Weather app's current state represents a clear example of unnecessary bloat and ad integration within the OS. Addressing these issues in the Weather app could be a straightforward step towards improving the user experience.