Windows 11 update boosts responsiveness by 20% and eases 8GB RAM load

Microsoft released a Windows 11 performance update (build 26300.9550) that improves system responsiveness by up to 20% and optimizes memory use on 8GB PCs. Windows can now keep up to 2GB more active data in RAM and no longer preloads the Widgets board in the background, freeing over 200MB.

• Responsiveness up to 20% faster in Start, File Explorer, search and Settings
• Up to 2GB more active data stays in RAM instead of slower storage
• Skipping background Widgets preload on 8GB PCs frees over 200MB
• Update also adds faster AirPods pairing and precompiled shader delivery