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Microsoft speeds up Windows 11 with RAM-focused optimizations and reduced ads
technology18 days ago

Microsoft speeds up Windows 11 with RAM-focused optimizations and reduced ads

Microsoft says Windows 11 will be faster and leaner, with fixes already shipping: a Low Latency Profile boosts responsiveness, RAM usage is being reduced via WinUI 3 and cross‑component optimizations, and the OS is getting faster File Explorer, search, and UI elements while trimming ads in the home screen, Widgets, and related apps. The improvements target 8GB RAM PCs and above, though the mandatory Microsoft account setup remains, and a debunked rumor about a hidden tracker was clarified by Microsoft’s engineers as not impacting performance.

Microsoft tunes Windows 11 to run smoother on 8GB RAM PCs
technology24 days ago

Microsoft tunes Windows 11 to run smoother on 8GB RAM PCs

Microsoft is rolling out optimizations for Windows 11 aimed at improving performance on PCs with 8GB of RAM by reducing idle memory usage (notably from WebView2) and shifting components to a lighter WinUI framework. The company notes these updates will roll out gradually with broader improvements expected by the end of 2026, helping many users who rely on 8GB machines, while acknowledging that systems with more RAM will still perform better.

HarmonyOS Aims for Ultra-Low RAM: 64KB and a Year-Long Battery for IoT
technology2 months ago

HarmonyOS Aims for Ultra-Low RAM: 64KB and a Year-Long Battery for IoT

Huawei, at its 2026 Developer Conference, claimed HarmonyOS can be optimized to run on as little as 64KB of RAM (down from 128KB) and, with a sufficiently large battery, operate for a year on a single dry cell in IoT devices, signaling a push to ultra-efficient, ecosystem-wide deployments. The company also teased the LogicFolding chip architecture and plans to leverage existing DUV tooling to boost chip density and performance while expanding HarmonyOS beyond smartphones.