Performance
The latest Performance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Performance Optimization: Storage, Startup & Power Tweaks Guide
Windows 11 delivers a polished user experience out of the box, but even Microsoft's latest operating system can benefit from targeted performance optimizations. While the default settings provide a...
KB5067036 Preview Bug Duplicates Task Manager Processes in Windows 11
Microsoft's latest optional preview update for Windows 11, KB5067036, has introduced an unexpected bug causing Task Manager to display duplicate processes, creating confusion among users and raising...
Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode: AI Assistant Revolutionizes Browser Experience
Microsoft Edge's latest evolution transforms the browsing experience with Copilot Mode, an integrated AI assistant that turns the browser into an intelligent partner for work, research, and daily...
Windows 11 Gaming Copilot: Privacy Concerns, Performance Impact & Control Guide
Microsoft's ambitious Gaming Copilot integration into Windows 11's Game Bar represents a significant step forward in AI-assisted gaming, but early user experiences reveal substantial privacy concerns...
Windows 11 Gaming Copilot: Privacy Concerns, Performance Impact & Optimization Tips
Microsoft's latest innovation in the gaming space has arrived with the introduction of Gaming Copilot in Windows 11's Game Bar, currently available as a beta feature that promises to revolutionize...
Windows Insider Builds Refine File Explorer Dark Mode and Taskbar Flyouts
Microsoft's latest Windows Insider builds are delivering subtle but significant quality-of-life improvements that address long-standing user frustrations with File Explorer's dark mode implementation...
Xbox full-screen mode hits Windows 11, boosting handheld battery and UI.
Microsoft's new Xbox full screen experience for Windows 11 represents a significant leap forward for handheld gaming devices, transforming how users interact with their gaming libraries on portable...
Windows 11 Copilot Backlash: How Users Are Reclaiming Their Taskbar and Their Privacy
Microsoft's late-2023 move to embed a Copilot button directly into the Windows 11 taskbar was supposed to be a frictionless gateway to AI assistance. Instead, it ignited a sustained user revolt. From...
Azure AI Study: One Cloud, Lower Costs, but Scrutinize the Fine Print
A new study from Principled Technologies claims that enterprises running artificial intelligence workloads on a single cloud—Microsoft Azure—can see better performance, simpler management, and...
90% of App Time on Arm Windows PCs Is Now Native—So Should You Buy One?
Microsoft delivered a blockbuster stat this week: roughly 90% of the time users spend on Arm-based Windows PCs now happens inside apps compiled natively for the Arm architecture. The metric,...
Your PC Just Got an AI Gaming Coach: How to Use Xbox Copilot in Windows 11 Today
Microsoft flipped the switch on Xbox Copilot for Windows 11 PCs today, bringing an AI-powered gaming assistant directly into the Xbox Game Bar. The beta release, available to players 18 and older in...
Gaming Copilot Is Now in Windows Game Bar: Here’s How to Use Microsoft’s AI Assistant Today
Microsoft began rolling out the Gaming Copilot beta to Windows PCs on September 18, 2025. The assistant lives inside the Xbox Game Bar overlay, ready to answer voice questions, analyze screenshots,...