Microsoft has confirmed that a Windows 11 Release Preview update published on May 14, 2026 adds performance work that accelerates app launches and core shell experiences such as Start, Search, and Action Center, with broader rollout expected through the next optional update and June Patch...
Microsoft has once again set its sights on productivity, this time accelerating the launch experience for one of its most iconic applications—MS Word—on Windows 11, with similar improvements on the horizon for other Office apps like Excel and PowerPoint. This move, officially titled “Startup...
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