Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 called “Low Latency Profile” to enhance app launch times and responsiveness of elements like the Start menu. This feature boosts CPU frequency in short bursts, similar to macOS, improving speed for menus, apps, and more. Testers have noticed faster performance with the Start menu, File Explorer, and apps like Outlook and Paint. According to Windows Central, this boost mode can make Microsoft’s apps up to 40% faster, with the Start menu and context menus up to 70% faster. While some have criticized the use of CPU bursts, Scott Hanselman, an executive at Microsoft, defended the approach by noting that similar practices are common in smartphones, macOS, and Linux. This speed enhancement is part of broader improvements to Windows 11 aimed at boosting performance, reliability, and user experience. Microsoft is also removing unnecessary Copilot buttons and making Windows Update less intrusive.
Windows 11 to Receive macOS-Style Speed Enhancement
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