Raising the bar for 8 GB Windows 11 PCs: what’s improved and how to get it
Microsoft has released memory and performance updates for Windows 11 version 26H2 designed to improve responsiveness and multitasking on 8 GB PCs. The company says optimizations include smarter memory compression, default efficiency settings for Microsoft Teams, and reduced resource usage in Microsoft 365 apps and Widgets. Lab tests and telemetry show that these changes can improve system responsiveness by up to 20 percent and speed up multitasking workflows by up to 40 percent. Open article →
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