Intel joins Microsoft in a push to load PC games faster -- up to 37X
… Typically, playing a game on a PC means applying shaders, the instructions that specifically tell the game how to be played on your PC. …
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Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot
… But Microsoft is identifying Windows Hello webcams and fingerprint readers as a target for improved performance, and is working toward bringing easier secure sign-in to gaming handhelds via gamepad support for PIN creation. Under the hood tweaks So how can Microsoft make Windows 11 faster? …
Microsoft's secret 'Windows K2' project aims to fix what users hate most
… The new Start menu is said to respond up to 60 percent faster. Microsoft is even considering removing all advertising from the Start menu. Microsoft is integrating a new feature called "instant file name search" into File Explorer, which is intended to deliver faster results. …
Tested: Seagate's One Touch USB hard drive is the cheapest path to more terabytes
… The far faster FastCopy run as administrator to show what’s actually possible. …
Don't pay scalper prices for a Steam Controller
… It's almost certain that Valve can replenish its supply much faster than the months-long drought of new Steam Deck fulfillments. …
LG's new 1Hz display is the secret behind a new laptop's battery life
… As games became more of a focus for laptops and TVs, manufacturers turned to panels with higher refresh rates, offering smoother gameplay that matched the graphics capabilities of consoles and gaming laptops. …
'Neural texture compression' might save gamers in a RAM-starved world
PC gamers face an ongoing problem: more powerful games demand more powerful resources, all in the service of games that deliver more realistic experiences and graphics. But can gamers avoid paying out outrageous sums of money to keep up? …
Computex got weird: A sword PC, a scented case, and a hologram cooler
… If this case doesn't appeal to you, maybe it would make a nice gift for a certain PC gamer in your life. …
New PC? No need -- these 9 upgrades are all you need!
… Graphics card GPU : The biggest upgrade for gamers If you want to enjoy games in high quality, there's no getting round an up-to-date graphics card GPU . …
Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS
… The latter can make the processor faster, but also generates more heat, so you need good cooling to benefit from it. …