Sort by memory with `top` command?

To sort by memory usage while the top command is running, you can use a simple keyboard shortcut:

1. Open top in your terminal:

   top

2. Press M (Shift + m).

The list will immediately refresh, placing the processes using the most memory at the top of the list (ordered by the %MEM column).

Other Useful Shortcuts:

• P: Sort by CPU usage (default).
• R: Reverse the sort order (e.g., from lowest memory usage to highest).
• q: Quit and return to the terminal.

Try it now in your LabEx VM! It's a great way to see which applications are consuming the most resources.