Tag Archives: Windows 10

Microsoft blocks Windows Update from being used in Windows 7/8.1 on AMD’s & Intel’s newest CPUs

A few months ago, Microsoft announced that it would not support AMD’s Ryzen and Intel’s Kaby Lake CPUs in both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. However, we did not expect the company to block the complete usage of its Windows Update tool on those particular systems. Continue reading Microsoft blocks Windows Update from being used in Windows 7/8.1 on AMD’s & Intel’s newest CPUs

Windows 10 – Game mode is now available with the latest insider build, works with a select number of games

Microsoft has released the latest insider build of Windows 10 and with it comes its new Game Mode. According to Microsoft, this mode targets performance enhancements in two ways, and it is currently supporting only a select number of games. Continue reading Windows 10 – Game mode is now available with the latest insider build, works with a select number of games

Microsoft introduces tool that analyzes the performance of DX12 games, may improve DX12 optimization

As you may already know, we are kind of disappointed with the current state of DX12. This new low-level API has not managed – at least yet – to offer better performance than its DX11 counterpart, something that really puzzled us. However, things may change as Microsoft has introduced a new performance and debugging tool for developers that analyzes the performance of DX12 games. Continue reading Microsoft introduces tool that analyzes the performance of DX12 games, may improve DX12 optimization

Windows 10 – Game mode appears in the latest Insider Preview build, not functional yet [UPDATE]

In December, we informed you about a new Game Mode that was coming to Windows 10. And today, we are happy to report that this mode has found its way to the latest Insider Preview build, although it’s not functional as of yet. Continue reading Windows 10 – Game mode appears in the latest Insider Preview build, not functional yet [UPDATE]

Windows 10’s Game Mode may be available only to UWP games

Last week, we informed you about a Game Mode that will be coming in the near future to Windows 10. This mode will reduce memory, CPU and GPU footprint on running apps when a game is running, which may potentially improve performance. However, it appears that this mode may be available only to UWP games. Continue reading Windows 10’s Game Mode may be available only to UWP games

Microsoft appears to be working on a “Game Mode” for Windows 10 that will improve performance

It appears that Microsoft is working on a “Game Mode” for Windows 10 that will improve performance while playing games. According to WindowsCentral, this mode is featured in the recently leaked build 14997, although it isn’t working yet, and will be available very soon to Insiders. Continue reading Microsoft appears to be working on a “Game Mode” for Windows 10 that will improve performance

Microsoft announces offline mode for Windows 10 games, available right now

Microsoft has just announced that an offline mode is available right now for its Windows 10 games. According to the publisher, most games available in the Store support offline play, however players are asked to check the details of their games to make sure theirs are supported. Continue reading Microsoft announces offline mode for Windows 10 games, available right now

Steam Survey August 2016: Almost 50% of the Steam-survey takers use Windows 10 64bit

Each and every month, Steam conducts a survey to collect data about what kinds of computer hardware and software its customers are using. And according to the August survey, Microsoft’s Windows 10 64bit is the most popular OS as almost 50% of the Steam-survey takers is using it. Furthermore, NVIDIA and Intel have – once again – slightly increased their dominance. Continue reading Steam Survey August 2016: Almost 50% of the Steam-survey takers use Windows 10 64bit