Microsoft just released an actually good Windows 11 update - with system performance improvements, better wake from sleep, and more
Key Points:
- Microsoft released the Windows 11 optional non-security update KB5077241 for February, featuring quality of life improvements without any AI integration, available now or automatically via March 10 Patch Tuesday.
- The update enhances system reliability, especially when waking from sleep, and improves visual and performance aspects of the sign-in screen, Settings app, Taskbar, and Windows Search, which now displays result counts.
- New features include a built-in internet speed test accessible from the Taskbar, a camera pan and tilt control in Settings, updated emojis, built-in Sysmon for threat detection, and a redesigned Widgets Panel with a dedicated page.
- Additional improvements cover better File Explorer functionality, enhanced Windows Update responsiveness, support for RSAT on Arm64