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Microsoft defends Windows 11's CPU-boosting 'Low Latency Profile' amid backlash

Microsoft is defending its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11, a feature designed to temporarily boost CPU speeds for faster app loading. This feature faced community backlash, with users criticizing it as a superficial fix for deeper performance issues. Microsoft argues that this technique is standard practice across modern operating systems, including Linux and macOS, and is part of broader efforts to improve Windows 11's responsiveness. AI

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IMPACT This feature is a performance optimization for an operating system, not directly related to AI capabilities or development.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a new feature for an existing operating system that aims to improve performance, but it is not a major new release or paradigm shift.

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Microsoft defends Windows 11's CPU-boosting 'Low Latency Profile' amid backlash

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 · Hassam Nasir ·

    Microsoft staunchly defends its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11 after community backlash — says every other OS already boosts CPU speeds for quicker load times

    After a new "low Latency Profile" for Windows 11 was discovered last week, the community has responded severely, criticizing Microsoft for suppressing a bigger issue. The company, however, is defending the decision on social media, saying that it's only doing what every other ope…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft staunchly defends its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11 after community backlash — says … After a new "low Latency Profile" for Windows 11 was

    Microsoft staunchly defends its new 'Low Latency Profile' for Windows 11 after community backlash — says … After a new "low Latency Profile" for Windows 11 was discovered last week, the community has responded severely, criticizing Microsoft for suppressing a bigger issue. The co…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost Microsoft is currently testing a new speed boost feature in Windows 11 that is designed to improve app launch tim

    Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost Microsoft is currently testing a new speed boost feature in Windows 11 that is designed to improve app launch times and make things like the Start menu feel more responsive. The feature, which is reportedly called "Low … https://www.…