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Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 Speed by 20%

Microsoft releases an October 2026 update boosting Windows 11 speed by 20% via optimized RAM usage for 8GB PCs. The rebuilt Photos app launches 25% faster, while the Viewer opens images 30% faster. Navjot Virk leads the Windows experiences team.

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What changedWidgets load only when opened, freeing over 200MB
Microsoft Optimizes Windows 11 for 8GB RAM
TThe Next Web·about 10 hours ago
Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 Speed by 20%
TThe Verge·about 11 hours ago
Microsoft Improves Windows 11 Performance
TThe Verge·about 11 hours ago

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