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by operation_moose 45 days ago
> The desktop speed and responsiveness are significantly improved compared to whatever was before. This is the first time EVER that I feel Windows 11 has a normal desktop behavior, and isn't just a total flop.

> The battery doesn't last as long as it should. Strangely, it ran out in about an hour or so while I was fiddling with the system, trying to tame it

Is this the new "low latency" mode in action, where they didn't actually fix anything, they just boost the CPU clock?

https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11s-big-performance-boos...

> The so-called "Low Latency Profile" is a special performance mode that aims to make Windows 11 snappier and more responsive. It boosts the processor clock speed to its maximum for a brief moment when rendering user interface elements or launching apps.

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Wow… so even hidden behind the apparently good, user-friendly change… is underhand toxicity?