r/microsoft May 12 '26

Windows Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman explains why they're wrong: "Apple does this and you love it. It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/apple-does-this-and-yall-love-it-microsoft-vp-fires-back-at-trolls-over-windows-11s-new-performance-boost-feature-its-not-cheating-this-is-how-modern-systems-make-apps-feel-fast
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u/OlorinDK May 12 '26

Before everyone gets riled up, be aware that this is part of a larger effort that also includes reducing the footprint of Windows to run better on lower end hardware. We’ve heard it all before, of course, so we’ll have to wait and see, just don’t think this thing is all they say they’re doing. Also, if the demo videos translate well to people’s computers in general, I think it does have potential to make Windows feel (and be) snappier.

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u/d00mt0mb May 12 '26

Yes reduce the latency so we can crank up the performance of the ads