Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Update to Improve Memory Efficiency and Performance on 8GB RAM PCs
Microsoft has launched a new update for Windows 11 designed to significantly enhance performance and responsiveness, particularly for devices equipped with 8GB of RAM. By utilizing advanced memory compression techniques, the operating system can keep up to 2GB more active data in the RAM rather than relying on slower disk storage. According to Windows chief Pavan Davuluri, this update results in a 20% increase in responsiveness and up to 40% faster multitasking in lab tests. The optimization extends across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Edge and Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which collectively reduce committed-memory growth by up to 900MB. Additional efficiency measures include delaying widget loading until requested and implementing a 15-minute sleep timer for inactive Edge tabs. These improvements aim to extend the usability of lower-spec hardware while Microsoft continues to work on further memory optimizations in collaboration with chipmakers.
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