What Is Windows 10 Game Mode?
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Microsoft has introduced Game Mode with Windows 10 Creators Update, which is meant to help optimise your PC’s gaming performance.

It does this by reallocating your system resources towards the game app.

At the same time, Game Mode also prevents any other programs from hogging CPU and GPU cycles.

Does Windows 10 game mode work?

Game Mode is a new feature in the Windows 10 Creators Update, and it’s designed to focus your system’s resources and boost the quality of games. By limiting background tasks, Game Mode seeks to increase the smoothness of games running on Windows 10, redirecting your system towards the game when it is activated.

Should I use Windows 10 game mode?

Fortunately, Game Mode can work with all games, not just Windows Store games. To activate Game Mode, open your game, then press Windows key + G to bring up the Windows 10 Game Bar. Click the Settings cog on the right side of the bar to bring up a bunch of options.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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