Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost
Published: (May 11, 2026 at 07:12 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Feature details
Microsoft is currently testing a new speed‑boost feature in Windows 11 designed to improve app launch times and make elements like the Start menu feel more responsive. Reported as the Low Latency Profile, the feature temporarily ramps up CPU frequency in short bursts to accelerate menus, flyouts, apps, and other interactions—similar to how macOS handles comparable tasks.
Testing feedback
Testers who have tried the unannounced feature over the past week report noticeable speed improvements when launching File Explorer, the Start menu, and apps such as Outlook, the Microsoft Store, and Paint.
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