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The Microsoft Office apps on your PC are about to get a performance boost.
It will roll out in May 2025, initially for Microsoft Word.
The task is optional, visible in Windows Task Scheduler, and can be disabled via in-app parameters.
No admin action is required for the rollout."
Only PCs with at least 8GB of RAM and 5GB of available disk space will see Startup Boost.
The feature will be disabled if Energy Saver is on.
The rollout of Startup Boost will begin gradually in mid-May.
Microsoft expects to complete the feature’s rollout by the end of next month.
Microsoft 365 price increase
Microsoft announced aprice increase for Microsoft 365recently.
That increase was the first in 12 years, but it still came as a disappointment to many.
Microsoft 365 Personal and Home subscriptions are now $3 more per month than before.
This is the best deal we can find on Microsoft 365 Personal.
