Free app Memory Clean lets you monitor your Mac’s memory usage and will clean it automatically or when asked. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services.

Random game crashes and stutters can come from cached memory—this tiny tool quietly prevents that.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. RAM (Random Access Memory) is your computer’s thinking space: as ...