I ran across this article, that might be of some interest to Windows users here.
express.co.uk
Windows 10 - New mode could eke more power and performance from your PC MICROSOFT is purportedly working on a new Game Mode for Windows 10 that will boost power and performance when playing video games on your PC. The performance booster could ship alongside Windows 10 Creators Update next year.
By Aaron Brown
PUBLISHED: 09:29, Thu, Dec 29, 2016 | UPDATED: 09:36, Thu, Dec 29, 2016
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Microsoft is rumoured to be working on a new Game Mode for Windows 10Windows 10 will reportedly feature a new Game Mode in future updates.
A new resource – dubbed "gamemode.dll" – has been unearthed within the latest Windows 10 developer build, a new report from renown leaker Twitter user @h0x0d.
The feature reportedly lets Windows 10 adjust CPU and GPU resources when users are playing a video game – allocating more power for the game, rather than towards any apps running the background.
This new move essentially allows your Windows 10 PC to act more like a home console.
By allocating the majority of its computational power towards running games, it enables you desktop PC to micmic the function of a sole purpose video game device, like Microsoft's own Xbox One. If Game Mode rolls-out in a future update to Windows 10, it is a clear indication Microsoft is taking PC gaming seriously with its latest operating system.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update rolled-out on August 2nd, bringing new features to Cortana, improvements to the redesigned Start Menu and Live Tiles
The US technology company has already taken a number of significant strides to blur the line between its dedicated game console and multi-purpose Windows 10 devices.
For example, Xbox One consoles now run a variation of Windows 10 and games offer cross-purchasing options from Xbox One to your PC.
The discovery of the gamemode.dll file hints that this cross-pollination is set to continue well into 2017.
Microsoft has not confirmed the existence of the new Game Mode. |
