DirectStorage API Finally Available for Windows
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Almost a year and a half after Microsoft announced Windows 11 DirectStorage would come to PC, it’s finally arrived. The good news is the much-lauded storage API could…
DirectStorage API Brings Faster Game Load Timings On Windows
While the move was announced way back in 2020, Microsoft finally brings its DirectStorage API to Windows. The tech plays a crucial part in its crown jewel Xbox Series X; it now aims to bring game load times to mere seconds for PC gamers. Microsoft…
Got a Windows PC? Make sure you’ve got the latest security updates
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – If you have a Windows PC, you should read this story and immediately check to see if your computer has the latest security updates. Microsoft released a major security update on March 8th to fix at least 71 “Zero Day”…
Google Stadia may soon be able to play unmodified Windows PC games
Google may soon unveil a way for game developers to get unmodified Windows games running on Stadia. According to details of an upcoming session from the Google for Games Developer Summit, the company will share its technical process for getting Windows…
How to fix issues caused when moving to Windows 11 | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Q: I recently upgraded my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Since the upgrade Search has not worked at all. Selecting the magnifying glass on the app tray does nothing. Right clicking the windows start icon and selecting search does nothing. Trying to…
How Not to Install Windows 11 on Your Surface Duo
Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo If you were brave enough to be an early adopter of the Microsoft Surface Duo, you might also be fearless enough to install Windows 11 on it. I’m here to tell you how to do it, but I’m also here to tell you not to do it. For…
Windows 11 is putting enterprise PCs in a tough spot, says report
It was no secret that Windows 11 was going to have a particular effect on enterprise hardware. But now we have a better idea of what kind of concrete fallout has come with Microsoft’s newest operating system, courtesy of networking solutions firm…
You Can Finally Run Windows on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck has added Windows drivers, meaning Valve’s handheld gaming PC will be able to boot a Windows operating system. With some caveats, of course. Currently, the Steam Deck uses a custom version of SteamOS, but Valve has said in the past that…
Microsoft Is Adding Two More Apps to Windows 11, Whether You Want Them or Not
Microsoft Family and Clipchamp will soon arrive on your Windows 11 PC, but do you actually want them? If you’ve installed Windows 11 on a PC recently, you’ll notice that the operating system comes with some apps pre-installed. Unfortunately,…
Apple Studio Display works with Windows
Apple this week announced Studio Display, which features a 27-inch 5K panel combined with a camera, microphones, and speakers that work together when the user connects the display to a Mac. What about Windows? If for some reason you need to use Apple’s…