When does the Windows 11 CPU-boost apply to app launches?

With the August 2026 cumulative update (KB5121003), Windows 11 activates a low-latency profile that boosts clocks during application startup. No manual setting is required; it arrives through Windows Update.

What does S&P Global data in Copilot mean for me?

If your organization has the relevant licensing, you can query S&P Global’s intelligence inside Microsoft 365 Copilot instead of switching to a separate research tool. Exact datasets and availability were not disclosed in the announcement (unverified).

Is the 8 GB efficiency plan a new version of Windows 11?

No. It is a set of optimizations rolling out broadly from fall 2026, focused on faster setup, memory management, home scenarios, and voice control. Current Windows 11 installations will receive the improvements through updates.

Will Windows 11 ever get a native transparency slider?

Microsoft says no. A design executive confirmed on August 10, 2026 that the company will not build an adjustable transparency control, citing readability and visual consistency.

How should IT teams prepare for agent-based AI in finance and sales?

Follow the governance-first model: document data ownership, enable audit trails, restrict agent permissions to authorized sources, and pilot on one workflow before scaling. Manulife’s five-year Microsoft partnership is a public reference for this approach.

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