# Microsoft now says 8GB RAM is fine for Windows 11, after years of pushing for 16GB > Source: > Published: 2026-06-29 23:33:32+00:00 There’s something poetic about the World Cup taking place in North America while Microsoft keeps scoring own goals like this. Microsoft updated its [Surface buying guide]to describe 8GB RAM as “great for everyday use like browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and productivity apps.” A companion FAQ adds that 16GB or more is what unlocks Copilot+ PC features. No acknowledgment that, for two years, Microsoft was the loudest voice telling everyone that 16GB was non-negotiable for a good Windows 11 experience.What makes this infuriating is that [Microsoft is one of the biggest reasons]why the RAM situation got so bad in the first place.[↫ Abhijith M B at Windows Latest] This industry is a joke.