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A laptop sits on a wooden coffee table, displaying Windows Task Manager’s Memory page; books and a sofa frame the quiet home setting.
Does Windows 11 26H2 actually use less RAM? I tested to find out.

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows 11 Microsoft just revealed a more responsive Windows 11, but what does that feel like in the real world?

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Microsoft details how it's made Windows 11 optimized for 8GB RAM PCs

By Zac Bowden Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 has gained a number of improvements and optimizations designed specifically for devices with 8GB RAM, and it's all already rolling out.

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Two ASUS ProArt P16 laptops under purple lighting: one closed showing the ProArt logo lid, and one open displaying an illustrated desktop background.
Microsoft’s AI strategy has a surprising place for low-spec Windows PCs

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's latest AI roadmap shows a future where Windows PCs handle more AI locally instead of relying entirely on the cloud.

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Windows 11 new speed test tool built-in the Quick Settings interface.
Microsoft used AI to help build Windows 11's new speed test

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 speed test tool is also an early example of how the company wants to use AI during development.

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Three-quarter perspective of the open HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark laptop resting on a desk under vibrant blue and orange mood lighting.
Windows Wrap: When "not a priority" becomes Priority 0, criticism deserves a second look

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows What began as a conversation about a Windows 11 taskbar app turned into a reflection on criticism, product decisions, and how Windows gets better.

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Microsoft rethinks Windows 11 as Apple rethinks the MacBook Pro | Windows Central Podcast

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: New Windows 11 features, cheap Windows laptops, MacBook Pro with touch, and more!

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Windows 11 desktop showcasing Context menu and Speed test tool.
12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a wave of Windows 11 features, including a customizable context menu, native speed tests, better privacy controls, and some long-overdue Start menu options.

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Microsoft explains why Windows 11 users cannot drag the taskbar to reposition it

By Zac Bowden Published

Windows 11 Windows 10's (and prior) ability to reposition the Taskbar by dragging it with your mouse is not coming to Windows 11, Microsoft confirms.

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Close-up wallpaper showing dozens of dark metallic torque screws arranged in a repeating grid pattern against a black background, created for Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra.
So this is how liberty dies... with Surface wallpapers

By Sean Endicott Published

Surface One of Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop Ultra wallpapers has Star Wars fans seeing the Galactic Senate instead of a grid of screws.

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Microsoft Edge is first to get Windows 11's new app launch speed boost

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's browser is the first to support Windows 11's accelerated app launches, which can significantly reduce launch times.

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