Microsoft Office apps will soon preload on Windows boot for faster launch

WTF?! Microsoft is rolling out a clever tweak to help Office apps launch faster on Windows. Dubbed "Startup Boost," this new feature quietly runs in the background as soon as you log in the operating system, preloading "performance enhancements" so apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint open more quickly when you need them. The announcement comes from the Microsoft 365 Message Center. The feature works by preloading parts of Office apps into memory after Windows startup and keeping them in a paused state until you actually launch them. If the system needs those resources back, it will automatically clear them. The goal is to shave off a few seconds of waiting when you open an Office app. However, there are a few caveats. Startup Boost won't run on every PC – it requires at least 8GB of RAM and 5GB of free disk space to avoid slowing down your system. It also turns itself off when Energy Saver mode is enabled, so battery life won't take a hit. If you're not a fan of background process ... Read full article.