Windows 11 26H2 has quietly shipped with a performance boost. Microsoft rolled up months of performance work into the update, including a Low Latency Profile for app launches. The change affects Windows 11 users on 26H2, and the summary says apps such as WhatsApp, Teams, Outlook and 4K YouTube stayed under 90% RAM use in testing. No action is mentioned, but the update is the one to watch if you want better responsiveness.
Source: windowslatest.com
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Microsoft is testing a new Settings app for Windows 11 in the Microsoft Store, and it could help speed up fixes for Settings and the move away from Control Panel. The preview build includes helper tools for tasks like renaming a PC and is currently aimed at Insider PCs. If you are not on the Insider program, there is nothing to do yet.
Source: windowslatest.com
Python 3.15 now delivers a native-by-default experience on Windows on Arm. Microsoft says the wider ecosystem has matured, with more package maintainers publishing native Arm64 wheels, which should make Python development on Windows on Arm easier for users and developers.
Source: blogs.windows.com
Microsoft says a Windows 11 bug is causing stutter in games, and it is not your mouse or GPU drivers. The issue affects players who have been seeing lag in games such as SWTOR, Final Fantasy XIV and The Division 2. Microsoft’s October changelog points to Windows itself. If the stutter continues, readers should follow the troubleshooting steps the post recommends and watch for Microsoft’s fix.
Source: windowslatest.com
