By Patrick O’Rourke
Publication Date: 2026-05-07 16:55:00
Summary
- Low Latency Profile briefly maxes out your CPU to speed up app and Start Menu launches.
- The feature reportedly makes Edge/Outlook 40% and Start Menu up to 70% faster.
- The feature runs automatically in Windows Insider previews; sources say little battery or thermal impact is expected.
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new performance-boosting feature for Windows 11 that aims to increase responsiveness during specific tasks.
According to Windows Central, which cites sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, this new performance-boost feature is called Low Latency Profile. Based on the publication’s reporting, the boost feature…
