Microsoft ships memory optimizations to make 8 GB Windows 11 PCs more responsive
pavandavuluri · x · 2026-11-04
Microsoft Windows + Devices EVP Pavan Davuluri shared an update on the team's memory optimization work, focused on making 8 GB Windows 11 PCs faster and more responsive.
The effort has three parts: making better use of existing memory, protecting interactions that need to feel instant under load, and reducing memory requirements of key apps and Windows itself. Details are in the Windows Experience Blog.
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