Windows 11’s next big priority: Making 8GB PCs less painful to use
Microsoft's Windows chief took to the Internet to outline his priorities for Windows for the remainder of the year: voice, setup, family, and low-end PCs. As it turns out, Microsoft’s experiment with a Surface with 8GB of RAM probably wasn’t an experiment after all. Microsoft’s Windows chief said Friday that PCs with 8GB of RAM will be a focus going forward.
- ▪Microsoft's Windows chief took to the Internet to outline his priorities for Windows for the remainder of the year: voice, setup, family, and low-end PCs.
- ▪As it turns out, Microsoft’s experiment with a Surface with 8GB of RAM probably wasn’t an experiment after all.
- ▪Microsoft’s Windows chief said Friday that PCs with 8GB of RAM will be a focus going forward.
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Microsoft's Windows chief took to the Internet to outline his priorities for Windows for the remainder of the year: voice, setup, family, and low-end PCs. Credit: Philip Oroni / Unsplash Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Microsoft is prioritizing memory optimization for Windows 11 on 8GB RAM PCs to compete with devices like Apple’s MacBook Neo.This strategic shift matters as many users struggle with performance on lower-RAM systems, prompting Microsoft to focus on efficiency improvements through 2026.Key enhancements include faster onboarding, WinUI 3 tuning, Chromium component optimization, and continued development based on Windows Insider feedback.
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