[MRG] Second attempt at timer fix, add release notes

[scaramallion]

Reference issue

• Second attempt at fixing the Windows timer resolution reset issue
• Add release notes

Tasks

• Fix or feature added
• Documentation and examples updated (if relevant)
• Unit tests passing and coverage at 100% after adding fix/feature

[codecov]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 100.00%. Comparing base (20993be) to head (9707a20).
Report is 16 commits behind head on main.

Additional details and impacted files

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  Files           28        28           
  Lines         8703      8708    +5     
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+ Hits          8703      8708    +5