One of the best PC gaming features that is exclusive to Windows 11 is Auto HDR--a software solution to applying HDR to games that don't natively support it. It's been a big feature on Xbox, bringing ...

For years, brightness-boosting high-dynamic-range (HDR) tech has been bumpy in Windows. Has Microsoft smoothed the ride with its Auto HDR function? Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 ...

Microsoft is going all-in on PC gaming with Windows 11. The new OS will come with a built-in Xbox app complete with Game Pass and Project xCloud streaming, and other features like Auto HDR that will ...

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 earlier today, giving us our first look at the new operating system. During the presentation, the company went over all of the new features and enhancements that would be ...

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The Windows 11 24H2 update has introduced a significant bug affecting the Auto HDR feature, which is impacting the visual quality and stability of games and other applications. Users have reported ...

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will include Auto HDR built into its upcoming operating system. Sarah Bond, head of game creator experience & ecosystem for Xbox, confirmed that Auto HDR will be a ...

If you have an HDR-compatible monitor or TV connected to your computer, you probably know that playing HDR content in Windows 11 requires enabling a toggle in display settings. While HDR content looks ...

Hidden Windows 11 settings can unlock better GPU performance, helping boost frame rates and smooth gameplay through system ...

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue impacting devices running Windows 11, version 21H2, where apps using Win32 APIs to render colors on some high dynamic range (HDR) displays may not work as expected.

Microsoft's list of known issues in Windows 11 is shockingly short, but among the myriad problems enumerated for the latest version of Windows is a new entry called "Applications using Win32 APIs to ...