Marcus Ash, head of design and research for Windows and Microsoft devices, recently shared with members of the Windows Insider program that the operating system is becoming more responsive. During a recent internal meeting, Microsoft demonstrated a version of the File Explorer that opened "instantly." Recent test builds of Windows 11 have shown improvements, with the File Explorer launching faster even without preloading. Additionally, the right-click context menu, which had been a point of criticism for its complexity, has been simplified and is now customizable by users. The June update introduced performance enhancements that could help older PCs run more smoothly. However, these new features are still primarily available to members of the Windows Insider program, leading some users to feel that Windows 11 has not undergone significant changes. Some features, like the movable taskbar and resizable Start menu, have begun to reach the general public, but their rollout is happening gradually in waves. Microsoft has promised more updates for the autumn, but it has not yet released any specific performance benchmarks or comparisons showing the improvements before and after the changes. According to Marcus Ash, many testers report feeling the improvements, particularly in how quickly the system responds to user input. However, on machines with limited memory, performance issues still persist. When compared to Linux on a PC with 8 GB of RAM, Linux generally uses less memory, which can lead to better performance in such scenarios. Microsoft plans to expand these performance improvements to more devices by autumn and to engage testers earlier in the process. Despite these updates, Microsoft has not provided numerical data to back up the claimed speed gains. This lack of measurable evidence has left some users and analysts waiting for more concrete information before fully embracing the changes. As the company continues to refine Windows 11, the focus remains on improving responsiveness and performance across a broader range of devices.