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performance

Everything the desk has filed on performance.

Windows 11 26H2 update notification on a desktop PC

Windows 11 26H2 is live: faster Start, lower RAM, no settings changed

Windows 11 26H2 is live globally as a free, automatic update. It enables the Low Latency Profile system-wide—cutting UI lag by up to 70%, speeding app launches by ~40%, and dropping idle RAM usage by up to 3GB on common configurations. No Pro key, no extra cost, no manual tuning required.

17 Oct 20262 min read

Smartphones

I deleted these Google apps for third-party options; my Pixel phone finally runs faster

A Pixel owner’s hands-on account shows how ditching Google’s core apps — Chrome, Gboard, YouTube Music, Maps — frees up hundreds of megabytes, cuts background telemetry, and improves responsiveness. No root. No custom ROM. Just uninstalling.

11 Oct 20262 min read