Satya Nadella wants Windows to use less RAM as part of a bigger push to win back consumers
Microsoft is shifting focus in 2026 to address user dissatisfaction stemming from buggy updates and aggressive AI integrations in 2025. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized a strategy to win back consumers by improving core products like Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge, with a focus on performance and quality. Recent efforts include optimizing Windows for lower-memory devices and prioritizing fundamental fixes over rapid AI feature rollouts.
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