Windows will enable VBS features on many PCs in October 2026 that may add virtualization overhead, resulting in frame-rate drops.

Memory Integrity starts switching itself on with October’s Patch Tuesday.

Through its October 13 quality update, Microsoft will enable Memory Integrity by default on Windows 11 PCs. The security setting, which has been optional up until now, could reduce gaming performance ...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 improvements aimed at faster boot times and better performance on PCs with 8GB of RAM.

All these tools are explained in detail below. MemTest is a very simple tool to test your RAM health. However, it only tests the amount of RAM that is unused. The tool is available in both free and ...

Microsoft's Mark Linton confirmed at IFA 2026 that Windows 11 will get faster boot times and better performance on 8GB RAM machines, with no timeline given.

Microsoft will enable Windows 11 Memory Integrity on more PCs starting in October. The VBS-based security feature can reduce ...

On modern rigs common across the GCC, enabling Memory Integrity shouldn't dent FPS in esports titles or big-budget games. If ...

Ben has been testing and reviewing PC hardware and peripherals for over 12 years. He has a deep love and understanding of electronics in general. Windows 10/11 has a built-in memory diagnostic tool.

Microsoft cuts Windows 11 memory use to boost 8GB PC performance Windows 11 gets a leaner footprint to keep 8GB laptops ...

Microsoft will automatically turn on Memory Integrity for Windows 11 PCs starting in October 2026, a kernel feature that may ...