Microsoft has announced that Intel has completed software validations and have started to release new microcode for current CPU platforms that will protect users against two Spectre variants and L1TF. Continue reading New Windows 10 update available, featuring security fixes for two Spectre variants and L1TF
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Windows 10 October Update Version 1809 has been re-released and is available for download
Microsoft has announced that the October 2018 update for Windows 10 has been re-released. This update came out a few days ago but was pulled since it was deleting files from the hard drives of those that had downloaded. Continue reading Windows 10 October Update Version 1809 has been re-released and is available for download
New Windows 10 Spectre fixes will reduce performance impact to low single-digit percentages
Good news: the October 2018 Update for Windows 10 features the highly anticipated fixes for Spectre and Meltdown. Bad news: these fixes can have a significant performance it, with some websites reporting a 20-30% hit. Thankfully, though, Microsoft is looking into optimizing these new features in the next Windows 10 update. Continue reading New Windows 10 Spectre fixes will reduce performance impact to low single-digit percentages
AMD Radeon Adrenalin 18.10.1 optimized for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, adds Windows 10 October 2018 Update support
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition 18.10.1 driver brings performance improvements to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and adds official support to the Windows 10 October 2018 update. Continue reading AMD Radeon Adrenalin 18.10.1 optimized for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, adds Windows 10 October 2018 Update support
Windows 10 October 2018 Update now available, adds official support for DirectX Raytracing (DXR)
And the moment a lot of gamers have been waiting for has finally arrived. Microsoft has released the October 2018 update for Windows 10 that adds official support for DirectX Raytracing (DXR). With this update, DirectX Raytracing will work out-of-box on supported hardware and the first wave of DirectX Raytracing in games is coming soon. Continue reading Windows 10 October 2018 Update now available, adds official support for DirectX Raytracing (DXR)
Game Bar and Game Mode will receive more features and improvements in Windows 10 Build 17692
Microsoft has revealed the new features and improvements that will be coming to Windows 10 Build 17692. Before coming to the public, this build is coming to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead, and is available today. Continue reading Game Bar and Game Mode will receive more features and improvements in Windows 10 Build 17692
AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.5.1 adds support for Microsoft PlayReady 3.0 & Windows 10 April Update
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.5.1 is optimized for Ancestors Legacy and adds support for Windows 10 April Update, Microsoft PlayReady 3.0 and AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics. Continue reading AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.5.1 adds support for Microsoft PlayReady 3.0 & Windows 10 April Update
AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.4.1 available, adds support for Windows 10 April 2018 Update
AMD has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.4.1 adds support for the Windows 10 April 2018 Update and fixes a number of issues. Continue reading AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 18.4.1 available, adds support for Windows 10 April 2018 Update
Windows 10 UWP protection cracked, Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection had five layers of DRM
For months Windows 10 UWP protection seemed like uncrackable. Contrary to Denuvo, Microsoft was able to secure a number of its titles for more than a year. And from the looks of it, things are about to change as the Windows store UWP protection has been cracked. Continue reading Windows 10 UWP protection cracked, Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection had five layers of DRM
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17093 will come with Game bar and Graphics Improvements
Microsoft has detailed the new features that will be implemented in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17093. Among them are some Game bar improvements (not performance-wise though), as well as some Graphics improvements. Continue reading Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17093 will come with Game bar and Graphics Improvements