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Microsoft updates Windows 11 for improved responsiveness and memory efficiency
Key points
- Windows 11 responsiveness improved by up to 20%.
- Memory management allows 2GB more active data in RAM.
- PCs with 8GB RAM see significant performance gains.
- Revamped Photos app and faster Bluetooth pairing released.
Windows 11 Performance Improvements
Microsoft has rolled out updates for Windows 11, focusing on system responsiveness. The company states that these updates can make the operating system up to 20% more responsive. This improvement is partly due to enhanced memory efficiency and management, allowing Windows 11 to retain up to 2GB more active data in memory rather than moving it to slower storage.
PCs equipped with 8GB of RAM are expected to experience a particularly noticeable difference. For example, widgets will now only load when opened on PCs with 8GB or less RAM, freeing up over 200MB of memory for other tasks.
Enhanced User Experience Features
Beyond core performance, the updates also address other user experience aspects. Microsoft reports faster pairing for AirPods with PCs, alongside general improvements to Bluetooth headphone reliability. Windows Hello logins are also described as easier, faster, and more reliable.
Revamped Photos App and AI Search
Windows Insider testers can now access a revamped Photos app. This new application features a gallery that integrates photos from local storage, OneDrive, and iCloud. The built-in editor is reported to load 25% faster, and the native viewer loads 30% quicker.
Additionally, the AI-powered Search, previously unveiled, is now available for Insiders. This feature allows users to perform thousands of actions directly through Search, effectively transforming it into a chatbot interface.
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Microsoft released Windows 11 updates that improve system responsiveness by up to 20%, particularly on PCs with less RAM, through better memory management. The updates also include a revamped Photos app and faster Bluetooth pairing and Windows Hello logins. These changes aim to enhance user experience on a wider range of hardware configurations.