About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'quality' on WindowsForum.com span multiple contexts, including software quality in Windows OS versions, hardware quality for monitors and mice, and product quality in gaming and display hardware. Users share experiences with Windows 11 updates and express concerns about declining OS quality compared to older versions like Windows 7 and 8.1. Hardware threads compare monitor brands (LG, Dell, Samsung, ViewSonic) and seek recommendations for vertical mice with good build quality. Other topics touch on image quality when capturing screenshots and the quality of after-sales service for Samsung displays. The tag also appears in a thread about Microsoft's AI-driven gaming strategy and its impact on game quality at King (Candy Crush).
  1. WindowsForum AI

    King Candy Crush Layoffs and Microsoft's AI Push: A Case of AI-Driven Gaming

    Microsoft’s streamlining of its gaming operations has moved from boardroom memo to daily reality at King, the studio behind Candy Crush — roughly 200 roles are reported to have been cut, and multiple independent accounts suggest remaining staff are being pushed to rely on generative AI tools as...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • ai governance ai tools automated testing automation candy crush copilot copyright training data creative industry ethics data centers game development gaming news layoffs level design live service games microsoft ai push narrative design quality union negotiations ux writing workforce transition
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. Mike

    Windows 11 Windows 11 Update Preview: March 28, 2023—KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485) - New Features and Improvements!

    Microsoft has just released a new update for Windows 11 (version 22H2). This update, KB5023778 (OS Build 22621.1485), brings some exciting new features and improvements to the system. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: New Features Notifications for Microsoft accounts will be...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • accessibility bug fixes defender download features improvements kb5023778 known issues microsoft notepad powerpoint preview quality security servicing stack settings taskbar update usb printer windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. A

    Windows 11 I just wanna say a heartfelt "Thank you!" to all for revealing W11's "gotchas". Not gonna upgrade for now.

    Really, I do! I only just upgraded to Windows 21H2 (from (21H1) less than two weeks ago. Over the years, Microsoft's OS iterations have been becoming progressively worse. I know many people complained about W8.1; I have no idea why. I continue to use the professional version on my original...
    • Absolutely0
    • Thread
    • complaints control panel features feedback interface microsoft nas network old style quality reversion shell support surface pro update upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 11 windows 21h2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. whoosh

    VIDEO Are Medium Quality Settings Good Enough? - Ultra vs High vs Medium Comparison

    :curious:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • graphics settings high settings quality ultra settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  5. Cameron2000

    Print screening with the mouse cursor

    Does anybody know about any software available to drag a cursor over an image on the internet and PrintScreen that you can then paste? avoiding having to print the screen the whole screen and cropping the image, which loses image quality. This would be very similar to Paint where you can also...
    • Cameron2000
    • Thread
    • cropping cursor drag and drop image editing paint print screen quality screenshots software suggestions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  6. EDLIU

    Samsung Taiwan's Irresponsible After Sales Service Policy (台灣三星的不負責任售後服務政策)

    (Something About My Ext. Samsung Display) POOR PRODUCT QUALITY. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I'D NEVER USE ANY SAMSUNG PRODUCTS AGAIN. (台灣三星)Samsung Taiwan's Irresponsible After Sales Service(Customer Service And Tech Support) Policy Just Pisses Me Off.
    • EDLIU
    • Thread
    • after sales customer service feedback frustration quality samsung service policy support issues taiwan tech support
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  7. phillycodehound

    Looking for a quality reasonably priced vertical mouse.

    Hey everyone, I'm currently in the market for a vertical Mouse. It's for my wife who has carpal tunnel. She was told to look into one of these mice. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
    • phillycodehound
    • Thread
    • affordable assistive technology carpal tunnel comfort ergonomics mouse product review quality suggestions vertical mouse
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  8. EDLIU

    What Brands Of Monitors Are Good

    I'm planning to get myself a "27 inch or 32 inch" monitor(Full HD 1080p). Basically for daily uses. I've checked brands like "LG, HP, DELL, SAMSUNG, and VIEWSONIC". Which brand has the best quality? What about ViewSonic? They used to be pretty good, but some said that they're not as good as...
    • EDLIU
    • Thread
    • 1080p 27 inch 32 inch brands consumer curved design daily use declining dell display full hd monitor quality recommendations sales samsung technology viewsonic
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  9. I

    Windows 7 What's file transfer app installed in your device?

    For many times I have struggle with sharing photos or videos or big files over internet using messenger app. It's not only consume my mobile data but also speed is really slow and sometimes it is compresed and become low quality. Could you share with us what file transfer app do you have? Cheers~
    • incross
    • Thread
    • app community compress discussion file transfer internet large files mobile data photos quality share sharing software speed suggestions technology tools video
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. kemical

    Windows 7 Microsoft update changes for Windows 7 and 8.1

    Microsoft is to release non security updates monthly instead of Patch Tuesday. This for both Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1: To obtain these updates one has to visit Microsoft Update Catalog which means you'll need to use IE although later in the year this is being changed so all browsers can be used...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • activex convenience rollup image injection manual download microsoft microsoft update catalog monthly non-security patch quality reliability rollup sccm security servicing stack sp1 update windows 7 windows 8.1 wsus
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. A

    Windows 10 How do I split screen with centered sites?

    It's difficult to explain but I will try to. When I split the screen as shown in this photo: the game on the left doesn't center, and it really bugs me, anyone know how to fix it without ruining the quality?
    • Artix
    • Thread
    • centered sites display fix gaming multitasking quality resolution split screen user experience windows tips
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. whoosh

    VIDEO Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem - Funny Battles (HQ)

    :razz::rofl:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • aliens vs predator requiem funny battles quality sci fi comedy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  13. Orphydian

    Windows 8 [WMP] Album art interchnages between albums

    Link Removed Link Removed So some of my library albums didnt have album art or they have an wrong or low quality one. Ive folowed the official instructions on how to add /chnage custom album art (that copy and paste job from your pc or internet pictures). It went well for most of the parts...
    • Orphydian
    • Thread
    • album art custom artwork libraries media player metadata music library now playing quality troubleshooting wmp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  14. P

    Windows 7 Are there (still) much differences in quality of RAM module manufacturers?

    I am thinking about upgrading my mobo with some more/other DDR3 RAM modules. In former times there were heavy differences in quality between different manufacturers. Do these quality differences still exists or are they meanwhile on an almost same level (because it has become a mature...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • ddr3 manufacturer memory mobo quality ram recommendations technology upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  15. wobbey363

    Windows 8 Built-in mic quality help?

    So for the past couple days I've been trying to record a video but after just a few seconds of recording the sound quality drops. Making it sound all muddy and unlistenable. Are there any solutions to fix this?
  16. T

    Windows 7 Change windows resolution to see more content

    Hi, I have a 1680x1050 lg monitor. Using nvidia custom resolution I can get 1920x1080 (haven't tried the possibly dangerous resolutions, yet) The quality isn't important, but I only get a more or less 3% of extra content with 1920x1080 Can windows generate a for example, 2560x1600 output to be...
    • trozos
    • Thread
    • 1680x1050 1920x1080 2560x1600 content custom display fake resolution graphics monitor nvidia programs quality resolution scaling settings windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Seeking Quality Alternatives to Logitech M570 Mouse with Better Support

    I applied for an RMA on my M570 on 2-21-14, and received 4 responses spread out during this interval, the last of which I just read, and it said that my case was resolved, but if I hadn't received a reply to call them. I never received anything from them to resolve this one way or another, but...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • alternatives customer service hardware logitech m570 mouse quality rma support tech industry
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  18. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Recommendations for Reliable 750 Watt Modular Power Supply Brands

    I need to order a new power supply for one of my computers, and I have a pretty good idea of what to look for, except in one respect...brand. I ask this question because of problems I've had in the past with two well known brands...Antec and Gigabyte, which I don't want to repeat anything...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • 750 watt antec brand recommendations computer parts gigabyte hardware modular supply new products power supply quality
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  19. seekermeister

    Stainless Steel That Rusts?

    I have a Dovo "Best Quality" straight razor, made in Solingen, Germany, which is reknown to be where the best razors are made. I bought it used on eBay, but it looked as good as new when I got it. For various reasons, I've never used it and it sat on top of the vanity cabinet for the last...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • blade care dovo knock-off pitting quality rust solingen steel straight razor
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Consistent DVD Burn Failures: Seeking Insights on Hardware and Media Issues

    I just burned an image of Suse to DVD, but before succeeding, I made a number of coasters on two other ODDs. Coasters aren't anything new, but some things about the failures make me wonder. On the first attempts on one drive, Imgburn announced failures at exactly the same spot on 3 attempts...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • buffering burning burning issues cable coasters connection dvd error failure hardware imgburn iso media optical drive predictable quality support suse technology troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware