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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will run faster under heavy load, reduce RAM usage, and feel more responsive
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (1457+ words) Microsoft is finally addressing Windows 11 performance issues, from high RAM usage and UI latency to slow File Explorer and unreliable search, while also leveling up Windows 11 to match better hardware and rising competition from Apple. 2026 could mark the moment Windows…...
Microsoft wants devs to build Electron AI apps on Windows 11, says no need of native code, despite RAM concerns
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (629+ words) Electron apps are ruining the Windows 11 experience, and even the JavaScript creator has warned against "rushed web UX over native," but it doesn"t look like that will change Microsoft"s plans. In a post on X and other places,…...
Tested: First look at the new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs with console-style gaming UI
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1417+ words) Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11 PCs, heralding one of the biggest shifts in the company's gaming strategy in years. The feature, announced ahead of GDC 2026, will begin rolling out in April 2026 and will work across…...
Microsoft gets tired of “Microslop,” bans the word on its Discord, then locks the server after backlash
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (848+ words) Microsoft's aggressive AI push in Windows 11 through 2025 brought upon themselves the title Microslop. Unfortunately for the company, it's everywhere on social media, and there isn't a way to stop the spread, unless, of course, it's their own Discord server. Windows…...
Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes gaming bugs, Nvidia black screen, and performance issue affecting explorer.exe, taskbar, and Start menu
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (730+ words) Windows 11 KB5077181 is actually a pretty decent update after a long time. In our tests across hundreds of machines, Windows Latest did not observe any major issues. In fact, KB5077181 could make some PCs faster if explorer.exe was hanging on your…...
Is app compatibility still a problem on Windows 11 ARM? I tested some popular apps
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (682+ words) We installed some popular apps on Windows Arm-based PCs, and the overall experience is quite decent, even when apps are emulated, thanks to the new Prism layer. But in some cases, Windows on Arm may not be the best choice....
Windows 11 could finally get real performance fixes, thanks to the next-gen Xbox
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Microsoft's once-routine next-generation Xbox console cycle is now proving to be anything but customary. The'next-gen Xbox platform, widely expected to arrive around 2027, is not set to have a definitive release schedule yet, because its success rests upon improvements to Windows…...
Microsoft says 32GB RAM is ideal for serious gamers on Windows 11, recommends Copilot+ PCs for gaming
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (538+ words) Microsoft argues that Copilot+ PCs are also a new class of PCs built for gaming. In fact, the company says these new Windows 11 AI PCs "take gaming performance further," but how much RAM (memory) do you need in 2026? According to…...
Windows 11's "almost full-screen" Android apps mirroring now available for everyone via Phone Link app with supported phones
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) Microsoft warns that some apps need a restart to switch layouts, and some apps don't support expanded layouts at all. That's exactly what happens on Android when an app has to reload for a new screen configuration. It's kind of…...
Microsoft’s Project Strong ARMed wants AI agents that auto-port x64 codebases to Arm64 on Windows
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (717+ words) Microsoft is internally mulling a new project codenamed "Project Strong ARMed," according to a new job listing. This opening is for a Senior Software Engineer role in Microsoft's Experiences & Devices (E+D) division, based in Reading, UK, and it aims to…...