Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM

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1. Thu, 15 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories13:41first to report
     Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM

     Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM The Verge What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries The Verge Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM Engadget Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs XDA

   • Google News - Top Stories14:53
     Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries

     Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries The Verge What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM Engadget Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs XDA Microsoft Confirms 20% Faster Windows 11 Experience, 8 GB Systems Also Run Better TechPowerUp

2. Sat, 17 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories10:52
     Microsoft updates Windows 11 Xbox mode with easier access to desktop and power controls

     Microsoft updates Windows 11 Xbox mode with easier access to desktop and power controls VideoCardz.com What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog Windows 11 RAM Usage Update Falls Short of Microsoft's '20% More Responsive' Claim ExtremeTech Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM The Verge After hands‑on testing, these 9 Windows 11 Insider features from October genuinely stand out Windows Central

3. Sun, 25 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories14:20
     Windows 11 64-bit performance boost coming soon thanks to Intel & Microsoft

     Windows 11 64-bit performance boost coming soon thanks to Intel & Microsoft Neowin Intel APX Support Lands in Windows 11 Ahead of "Nova Lake" Launch TechPowerUp Windows 11’s new “better performance” toggle shows up, but your current PC will never be able to use it Windows Latest Microsoft claims Windows 11 20% faster after RAM overhaul Bangkok Post What Slows Down App Launches in Windows? 7 Reasons Explained Today Analytics Insight

4. Fri, 30 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories22:43
     Microsoft killed Android apps on Windows 11, but they’re back in taskbar Search, streamed from your phone

     Microsoft killed Android apps on Windows 11, but they’re back in taskbar Search, streamed from your phone Windows Latest Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search The Verge New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps Neowin Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it ZDNET Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds new features Notebookcheck

5. Sat, 31 October 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories15:12
     Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search

     Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search The Verge Announcing new builds for 30 October 2026 Windows Blog Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it ZDNET New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps Neowin "Without AI slop": Microsoft says AI built a Windows 11 feature, and it just needed a human in their spare time Windows Latest

6. Sun, 1 November 2026

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   • windowscentral.com14:33
     12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026, including some long-overdue fixes

     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.