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 ...

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 ...

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 has added Auto HDR functionality to Windows 11's Xbox Game Bar. A slider allows users to adjust the intensity, and a button to quickly turn it on or off. Users with a Windows Insiders build ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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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In this article, we will show you how to use the Windows HDR Calibration app. But before that, let’s take a quick look at the basics. What is Monitor Color Calibration? Based on how a manufacturer has ...

At this year's CES, what did many of the most exciting PC monitors we saw have in common? Support for high-dynamic range (HDR) color encoding. You may have heard of it. Maybe you even spotted it on ...