Microsoft is speeding up the right-click action and Quick Settings, and it’s about time

Windows 11 users may finally get relief from one of its most annoying slowdowns. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft is reworking Quick Settings and the right-click menu so they respond immediately, two features you likely use dozens of times a day.

Right now, both can lag enough to feel unreliable. Tap Wi-Fi or sound and the panel may take a few seconds to appear, with some toggles updating later.

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Microsoft says it’s testing changes to remove that lag as part of a broader effort to improve responsiveness across Windows 11. The same work also targets the right-click menu, which will open more quickly in File Explorer and elsewhere, addressing another long-running complaint.

Why Quick Settings felt broken

In testing, Quick Settings can stall when switching Wi-Fi networks or toggling Bluetooth, sometimes taking seconds to reflect changes on screen. This means there’s a momentary gap

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