Windows 11 ships with a cluster of gamer-focused features — Game Mode, Auto HDR, DirectStorage, hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling and per-app GPU preferences — that can materially change responsiveness, load times and visual fidelity when configured correctly, but many players never look past the defaults. This hands‑on guide translates those features into a clear, actionable optimization checklist: step‑by‑step Windows settings, driver and storage preparation, network tips, and a frank...