Recent Windows 10 builds include a new feature for gamers. It is called "fullscreen optimizations". When enabled, it allows the operating system to optimize performance of games and apps when they are running in full screen mode. However, some users have noticed that this optimization might not work properly and doesn't improve performance app performance as expected. If you are getting side effects like performance hits for your games with this feature enabled, you can try to disable it.
Category: Windows 10
Enable or Disable Multilingual Text Prediction in Windows 10
With recent Windows builds, there is a great change for users who type type in more than one Latin script languages. You do not have to manually switch the language anymore with the Touch Keyboard. Simply continue typing in multiple languages and Windows 10 will assist you by showing predictions from multiple languages to make you more productive.
How to Set Light or Dark Game Bar Theme in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a Game Bar feature, which was part of the Xbox app. Starting with Creators Update version 1703, it is directly integrated into the operating system as a separate component that cannot be easily uninstalled so it's there even if you remove the Xbox app. In recent Windows 10 builds, the app is getting an updated user interface and a number of new features, including the light and dark themes.
Enable Core Isolation Memory Integrity in Windows 10
With recent Windows 10 releases, there is a new Device security page available in the Windows Defender Security Center. It reports the status of security features built into your devices. There, it is also possible to manage various features on to enable enhanced device protection.
How to Enable Focus Assist in Windows 10
Focus Assist (formerly Quiet Hours) is a useful feature of Windows 10. When enabled, notifications are suppressed. If you are doing something important like giving a presentation or something urgent where you don't want to be distracted, you can enable Focus Assist. In this article, we will review different methods of how it can be done.
Clear Troubleshooting History in Windows 10
To fix various problems with the OS, Windows 10 comes with a number of built-in troubleshooters. Sometimes they are really useful and can resolve the issue quickly. Once you run a troubleshooter, a history of its details is kept, so you will be able to view it at any moment later. Today, we will see how to clear the troubleshooting history for all or specific troubleshooters in Windows 10.
How to Set Preferred GPU for Apps in Windows 10
Modern laptops often come with two GPUs or graphics chips. One of them is intended to consume the least possible power while providing reasonable performance for every day tasks. For example, laptops with Intel CPUs come with an integrated GPU for this purpose. For more powerful tasks like gaming or video processing, a discrete GPU can be used. It can be something like NVIDIA GTX1050 or some AMD chip. Windows 10 now allows setting which GPU should be used for both Store and Desktop apps.
How to Delete Diagnostic Data in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 comes with a telemetry and data collection feature. It collects a lot of diagnostic data and sends it to Microsoft. According to the company, this data is used to improve the product's quality and the user experience. Along with the recently added Diagnostic Data Viewer app, Microsoft has added the ability to remove the Windows Diagnostic Data that the operating system has collected from your device. Here is how it can be done.
Windows 10 build 17093 now available for Insiders in the Fast ring
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17093 for PC is released to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Windows 10 build 17093 represents the upcoming feature update to Windows 10, codenamed "Redstone 4". Let's see what's new.
View Troubleshooting History in Windows 10
To fix various problems with the OS, Windows 10 comes with a number of built-in troubleshooters. Sometimes they are really useful and can resolve the issue quickly. Once you run a troubleshooter, a history of its details is kept, so you will be able to view it at any moment later.
