Microsoft's Next Windows 11 Update Could Come With a Big Speed Boost - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The rumored Low Latency Profile mode supposedly boosts your system's processor to maximum frequency for high-priority tasks, like opening new apps. As Microsoft struggles with a low Windows 11 adoption rate, the company is testing a new feature that will speed up application load times on the operating system. Microsoft is working on a Windows 11 update designed to accelerate the start-up times for certain tasks, according to a report by Windows Central. The new high-performance mode — which Windows Central’s sources call Low Latency Profile — has reportedly resulted in up to 40% faster app load times and 70% faster interface launch times. The performance boost is achieved by ramping up the computer’s CPU to max frequency in short bursts, allowing it to execute the highest number of operations each second it’s in use. The Windows Insider Program testers who are currently using Low Latency Profile