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Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost
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TL;DR
- Windows 11 is testing a new feature to improve app launch times and system responsiveness.
- The feature, reportedly called 'Low Latency Profile,' boosts CPU frequency for faster menu and app loading.
- Testers have seen significant speed improvements, with some apps launching up to 40% faster and the Start menu up to 70% faster.
- Microsoft executive Scott Hanselman defended the feature, comparing it to similar practices in macOS and smartphones.
- This speed boost is part of broader performance improvements coming to Windows 11.