[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

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

[codecov[bot]]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests :white_check_mark:

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

Additional details and impacted files

```diff @@ Coverage Diff @@ ## main #957 +/- ## ========================================= Coverage 100.00% 100.00% ========================================= Files 28 28 Lines 8703 8708 +5 ========================================= + Hits 8703 8708 +5 ```