Microsoft Wants To Bring SteamOS-Level of Gaming Performance To Windows 11, While Cutting Back AI Bloat With "K2" Project
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Key Points:
- Microsoft is developing a new Windows 11 project called "K2" aimed at reducing bloat, cutting back AI features, and improving overall system performance and stability, including gaming.
- The "K2" project signifies a shift in Microsoft's development approach, emphasizing better testing and quality control compared to previous rapid feature rollouts.
- Microsoft aims to enhance gaming performance on Windows 11 to match or surpass SteamOS within two years, addressing current performance gaps in applications like File Explorer and games.
- Updates under "K2" will include faster file navigation, less frequent restart requirements for Windows Update, selective hardware driver installations, and reduced memory usage by eliminating unnecessary features.
- The "K2" improvements will be delivered as iterative updates to the existing Windows 11 ecosystem, focusing on user choice and streamlined functionality rather than introducing a separate OS version.
