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Microsoft finally listens to us users: Major quality offensive for a better Windows 11 (N&T)

Microsoft has launched a major quality push for Windows 11 in 2026, promising faster performance and greater reliability. You'll soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or sides, enjoy quieter widgets and benefit from fewer unnecessary Copilot entry points. Updates become less disruptive too, with more control over restarts and timing. A welcome step towards a smoother, more dependable everyday Windows experience.
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13 May 2026
Microsoft finally listens to us users: Major quality offensive for a better Windows 11 (N&T)

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive quality offensive for Windows 11. Windows 11 is set to become more modern, simpler and more reliable:

Windows 11 should be faster:

Microsoft wants to reduce the memory requirement, speed up the apps and also the response times of the user interface.

However, 8 GB of RAM will still be required for Windows to run smoothly. However, 16 GB or more will only be required for power users.

Windows 11 should become more reliable:

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