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    GPU-Accelerated D3D12 Encoding in Chrome and Edge on Windows 11

    Google’s Chromium team is rolling out support for Windows 11’s Direct3D 12 (D3D12) video encoding path to Chrome and Microsoft Edge, a change that shifts real‑time video encoding for browser-based calls and screen sharing from the CPU to the GPU — promising smoother video, lower CPU utilization...
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    Windows 11 Game Day: Smooth Live Sports Streaming with Local Weather

    A local sports photo dispatch and weather note out of Bluefield, West Virginia, puts two everyday realities on the same page: a snapshot from a Jaguars–Saints football matchup, and a forecast that calls for a mostly calm morning turning into a wet afternoon, with a milder, showery night to...
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    Windows 11 Game Day: Optimize Edge for Smooth Sports Streaming

    A small local-news photo page showing a Jaguars–Saints football moment—paired with a Bluefield, West Virginia forecast calling for mid‑70s highs, rising rain chances through the afternoon, and a cooler, showery evening—captures a bigger reality of game day in 2025: fans jump between highlights...
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    HEVC (H.265) Support in Windows 11: How to Get Free or Paid Codec Support

    High Efficiency Video Coding, widely recognized by its technical acronym HEVC or H.265, has dramatically transformed the landscape of digital video compression. Today, the efficiency of this codec is at the center of both technical innovation and consumer frustration, particularly for users of...
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    Fixing the Windows 11 Codec Error 0xc004f011: Complete Troubleshooting Guide

    When attempting to play a video or audio file on Windows 11 and encountering the error message "Missing codec. Choose something else to play. This item is in a format we don’t support. 0xc004f011," users may feel frustrated or confused about what steps to take next. This error typically appears...
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    Maximize High-Definition Playback on Windows with HEVC Video Extensions

    The world of high-definition media has never been more accessible for Windows users. With a growing library of 4K, Ultra HD, and HEVC-encoded videos, ensuring smooth playback without extra codec installations is a priority. The HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer version 2.2.33.0...
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    Google Chrome to Boost Video Recording with HEVC on Windows 11

    For tech nerds who appreciate the fine line between quality and efficiency, here's some exciting news coming your way: Google Chrome, and by extension, other Chromium-based browsers, are about to supercharge video recording on Windows 11. The catalyst for this transformation? HEVC...