Every program on your computer requires some amount of CPU usage and RAM to operate, even when running in the background. Some programs are configured to auto-start when you boot and run silently in the background. While it’s important that certain programs such as anti-virus programs run continually, others are non-essential. Closing these apps will help release RAM and CPU resources back to the programs you are actively using. Writer Bio

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