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Microsoft targets lighter Windows 11 RAM use on 8GB PCs by end of 2026

Microsoft has officially announced a memory-optimization initiative for Windows 11 aimed at 8GB RAM PCs and above, with the goal of reducing the OS’s memory footprint and delivering a faster, more responsive experience by the end of 2026. The effort addresses high RAM usage from WebView2 and Electron-based components and includes moving more UI to WinUI to cut memory demands, with Insider builds rolling out first and a staged global rollout to follow. While this should make 8GB machines usable for everyday tasks and improve gaming and battery life, 16GB systems may still be recommended for AI workloads in the near future.

via Windows Latest|

#8gb-ram #memory-optimization #technology

technology2 hours ago•20 min saved

Microsoft Teases Leaner Windows 11 Memory for 8GB+ PCs

Microsoft says Windows 11 memory efficiency has improved, reducing memory overhead and latency by tuning WinUI 3 and optimizing memory use for devices with 8 GB RAM and above, with Chromium and WebView2 components involved; however, a TechPowerUp poll shows only a small share noticed improvements, while many users feel Windows 11 remains the same or worse.

via TechPowerUp|

#8-gb-ram #memory-efficiency #technology

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Windows 11's New Outlook Still Delays Emails Triggered by Notifications

Microsoft’s newer Outlook for Windows, built on WebView2, still takes about 10 seconds to show the email after a notification—far slower than the instant open of Outlook Classic. The new app uses multiple WebView2 processes and consumes more RAM (roughly 490–636 MB idle) and CPU (~4% idle) than Classic (117–148 MB idle, <1% CPU), reflecting its web-based architecture. Updates in 2026 improved other areas, but the notification path remains a bottleneck, suggesting a WinUI/native fix in the future; Classic remains available and faster for notification-driven access until it ends support in 2029.

via Windows Latest|

#notifications #outlook #performance

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Win32 Survives as Windows 11’s Hidden Backbone

Microsoft CTO Mark Russinovich acknowledged that Win32—the 1990s-era API—remains a first-class surface in Windows 11 due to its vast ecosystem, despite decades of attempts to replace it. Microsoft is gradually modernizing with native WinUI 3 via the Windows App SDK and reworking UI elements (like the Run dialog) to be faster and more memory-efficient, while WebView2-driven web apps have contributed to RAM usage. The move signals a shift back toward native apps to improve performance and consistency while preserving compatibility with legacy Win32 software.

via Windows Latest|

#technology #webview2 #win32

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

AI Assistants Turned Stealthy Malware Relays for C2 Traffic

Researchers show that AI assistants like Grok and Microsoft Copilot can be abused as covert command-and-control relays for malware, directing the AI to fetch attacker-controlled URLs and relay results back via WebView2, potentially bypassing safeguards; Microsoft acknowledges the risk and recommends defense-in-depth to block infections and limit post-compromise activity.

via BleepingComputer|

#ai #command-and-control #cybersecurity

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

WhatsApp replaces Windows app with web version

Meta is discontinuing its native WhatsApp Windows app in favor of a web wrapper version using Microsoft’s Edge WebView2 technology, leading to a less integrated and potentially less efficient user experience, despite simplifying maintenance for Meta.

via The Verge|

#meta #technology #web-version

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Enhanced Xbox Experience: Improved Apps and Web Games Await"

Microsoft is allowing Xbox app developers to use the Chromium-powered version of Edge, called WebView2, to improve their apps. This support enables developers to embed the latest web technologies inside Xbox apps, enhancing performance and allowing for the inclusion of HTML5 games. Streaming app STARZ is among the first to utilize WebView2, with more media apps and lightweight games expected to follow suit in the coming months.

via The Verge|

#apps #microsoft-edge #technology