Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that could make the operating system feel noticeably faster, especially when opening apps, using the Start menu, or interacting with menus and flyouts.

The feature is reportedly called “Low Latency Profile,” and it works by temporarily increasing CPU frequency in short bursts. The idea is to give Windows 11 a quick performance lift exactly when users need it, such as launching File Explorer, opening the Start menu, or starting apps like Outlook, Paint, and the Microsoft Store. It is similar to the way macOS handles certain tasks to make the system feel more responsive.

Windows 11 testers have been trying the unannounced feature over the past week, and early feedback suggests that it can make everyday actions feel much faster. According to Windows Central, Microsoft’s own apps could launch up to 40 percent faster with this boost mode, while the Start menu and context menus across Windows 11 could see improvements of up to 70 percent.

The performance gains sound promising, but the feature has also sparked some criticism online. Some people have questioned Microsoft’s decision to use short CPU bursts to improve the feel of Windows 11, suggesting that it may be more of a workaround than a real optimization.

Scott Hanselman, Microsoft’s vice president of technical staff for CoreAI, GitHub, and Windows, defended the change over the weekend. In a post on X, he said that smartphones already use similar techniques and argued that Microsoft is not “cheating” by temporarily boosting CPU clocks to improve responsiveness.

For now, the feature is still in testing and has not been officially announced by Microsoft. But if it performs well, Windows 11 users could soon see a smoother and faster experience across the Start menu, File Explorer, Microsoft apps, and other parts of the operating system.


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