Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11’s apps and animations
Summary
Ars Technica covers Microsoft’s plan to boost Windows 11 performance with a low latency profile that temporarily increases CPU speed for interactive tasks like Start and File Explorer. Early test builds show noticeable speed improvements, with Microsoft and skeptics debating power consumption and the broader approach to software optimization. The piece places the change in the context of ongoing Windows quality improvements and hardware considerations for users and businesses.