While the raw kernel performance is identical to standard Windows 10 Pro, LTSC often feels snappier. This is because fewer background processes are running. Without Cortana listening, without pre-loaded Store apps pinging for updates in the background, and without the "Consumer Experience" tasks running, system resources are strictly reserved for your work.
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