New blog post.

_posts/2024-03-09-identifying-high-memory-usage-with-htop-in-wsl.markdown

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+---
+layout: post
+title: Identifying High Memory Usage with Htop in WSL
+---
+
+# **Identifying High Memory Usage with Htop in WSL**
+
+If you're running a Linux environment within Windows using WSL, monitoring system resources becomes essential. **Htop**, a powerful command-line utility, allows you to visualize resource usage, including memory, CPU, and more.
+
+## **Step 1: Install Htop**
+
+First, ensure that **Htop** is installed. Open your Windows terminal and run:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get install htop
+```
+
+## **Step 2: Launch Htop**
+
+Simply type `htop` in your terminal and hit Enter. You'll see a real-time overview of system processes.
+
+## **Step 3: Sort by Memory Usage**
+
+By default, Htop sorts processes by CPU usage. To focus on memory, press `F6` (or `Ctrl + F6`). Select `MEM%` to sort by memory consumption.
+
+## **Step 4: Identify the Culprit**
+
+Scroll through the list. If you notice an application consuming excessive memory, it's likely the culprit. In my case, it's **'Ollama serve'**.
+
+## **Step 5: Investigate Further**
+
+Select the process (use arrow keys) and press `F1` for help. You'll find detailed information about the selected process, including its PID, memory usage, and more.
+
+## **Step 6: Take Action**
+
+Depending on your needs, you can:
+- **Terminate** the process by pressing `F9`.
+- **Investigate** further using other tools or logs.
+- **Optimize** the application to reduce memory usage.
+
+Remember, Htop provides real-time insights, so keep an eye on it periodically to maintain a healthy system.
+
+---
+
+In summary, Htop is your go-to tool for identifying memory-hungry processes in your WSL environment. Keep your system lean and efficient by monitoring resource usage effectively! 🚀🔍
+
+I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post and learned something new from it. If you did, please consider supporting me and my work by buying me a coffee via [buymeacoffee.com](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davisdredotcom). It's a simple and easy way to show your appreciation and help me keep creating more content like this. Thank you for your time and attention. Have a great day!
+
+<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davisdredotcom" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.buymeacoffee.com/buttons/v2/default-yellow.png" alt="Buy Me A Coffee" style="height: 60px !important;width: 217px !important; margin:auto; display:block;" ></a>