Software1 hOctober 15, 2026, 21:42

Microsoft reveals Windows 11 26H2 tweak that speeds up PCs, especially on HDDs

Microsoft has revealed a performance boost trick in Windows 11 26H2 that can make PCs noticeably faster, especially on hard drives. The company did not detail how the optimization works.

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Microsoft reveals Windows 11 26H2 tweak that speeds up PCs, especially on HDDs

Windows 11 26H2 gets a performance optimization
The gain is more noticeable on hard-drive PCs
Microsoft did not detail the trick

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