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.

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

Fine control over your HDR settings sounds like a huge win. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to visual fidelity in ...

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 ...

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Recently, Microsoft released the all-new Windows 11, which is available for Windows 10 users to upgrade. One of the biggest improvements of Windows 11 in gaming is the Auto HDR feature. The Auto HDR ...

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 ...