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   mikiem2
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   windowscentral[.]com/software-apps/windows-11/the-next-feature-drop-for-windows-11-is-coming-tomorrow-with-updates-to-widgets-and-the-taskbar

   support.microsoft[.]com/en-us/topic/may-24-2023-kb5026446-os-build-22621-1778-preview-3c547100-7a73-4ae6-bb7d-ebd02e87dc04

   Basically it's the 2nd, optional update of the month, but if you're desperate for something new, or if you're Microsoft and feel some need to show you're working hard to improve Windows, well, it's also Moment 3, a Much scaled down version of what used to be Windows Service Packs. It's not that big of a package, at just shy of 300MB, and includes several fixes along with the new features. Neowin published an article that's incorrect as far as I can tell, saying that your device has to meet the official requirements for Win11 before you're offered the update. Today I fired up the mini PC, which is Wayyyy out of spec for Win11, and the Moment 3 update was offered & installed just fine. [I was concerned because that would have meant that Microsoft might stop providing updates for all out of spec hardware running Win11, so I put it to the test.]

   That all said, unless you get excited about stuff like a clock showing seconds, you can probably skip this one, waiting until it's included next Patch Tuesday.

   Posted 11 months ago #
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   mikiem2
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   bleepingcomputer[.]com/news/microsoft/windows-11-moment-3-hands-on-heres-everything-new/

   This article just lists the new stuff without much if any real explanation, but it includes things that were not mentioned elsewhere, including some that increase performance.

   Windows 11 Moment 3 improves performance

   It's great to see Microsoft taking steps to enhance Windows 11 even further with the Moment 3 update. The focus is clearly on boosting system performance and streamlining user experience. Here are a few highlights:

   Faster Post-Boot Experience
   The changes to the system's startup process are significant. By moderating startup app launches, user-initiated operations are prioritized, resulting in a 25-50% improvement in application launch times after logon. This change has a noticeable effect on devices with limited resources.

   File Explorer Improvements
   The update brings a quicker launch time for File Explorer, especially for users who have files stored in the cloud, and enhances file deletion operations by over 40%.

   Reduced Game Stutter with High Report Rate Mice
   For gamers, this update addresses an important issue related to input latency and game stutter. By throttling and coalescing background raw mouse listeners, the Windows input stack now handles high report rate mice more efficiently, reducing game stutter and preserving a smooth, low latency gaming experience.

   Taskbar, Task View, and Notification Improvements
   These improvements ensure that the taskbar is readily available after logging in and enhance Task View performance when devices are under heavy load. The launch time of Quick Settings and Notification Center is improved, and memory usage of the Notification Center is reduced.

   Explorer Efficiency and Performance Enhancements
   The Moment 3 update reduces threads, DLLs, and graphics device count in Explorer, decreases CPU usage of Explorer, and introduces touch keyboard performance improvements.

   Voice Access and Narrator Latency Reductions
   For users who rely on accessibility features, this update improves voice access and reduces Narrator latency in larger documents.

   Improved Speed of Theme Changes
   The speed of theme changes is enhanced, and the size on disk is reduced by leveraging features-on-demand via the Store.

   Enhanced Debugging and Data Views for Developers
   Developers can look forward to a new enhanced kernel minidump format for better debugging, the ability to collect live kernel dumps directly via Task Manager, and richer, more actionable third-party reliability data views in Partner Center. Additionally, Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA) is now supported and available on Arm devices.

   Posted 10 months ago #

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