Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 June update with Low Latency

Microsoft has begun rolling out a major security and feature update for Windows 11, introducing a new performance enhancement designed to make the operating system feel more responsive on a wide range of PCs. The June update, known as KB5094126, officially brings the Low Latency Profile (LLP) to mainstream users alongside hundreds of security patches and other new capabilities.

The core improvement is the Low Latency Profile, a feature that accelerates the launch of apps and core system elements like the Start Menu, Search, and Action Center. The technology works by briefly forcing the computer's processor to jump to its maximum clock speed for a short period, between one and three seconds according to most reports, when a user initiates an action. This temporary boost is intended to eliminate the lag sometimes experienced as the CPU ramps up under load, after which the processor returns to a lower-power state. Microsoft states the feature is designed to deliver a snappier experience without significantly impacting battery life or thermals.

This update is a cumulative security patch, updating Windows 11 24H2 to OS Build 26100.8655 and Windows 11 25H2 to Build 26200.8655. It...