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Introduction According to a recent article from MakeUseOf, titled "Here's How I Get the Best Out of HDR on Windows 11," many users encounter underwhelming HDR experiences straight out of the box when using Windows 11. The author shares insights on how to tweak settings to enhance the HDR...

Introduction The anticipated Windows 11 update, known as version 24H2, is poised to introduce significant enhancements that could redefine the user experience on Windows computers. Among the most notable changes is the shift to the AV1 video codec, intended to improve graphics across the...

Microsoft is turning up the excitement with its latest preview for Windows 11 (version 24H2), which introduces an intriguing feature: a multi-app camera mode. This development, part of the Insider Preview Build 26120.1542, aims to allow users to stream video from their cameras across multiple...

Hello, Occasionally, when watching a video* through Google Chrome, I notice CPU usage goes way up. Resource Monitor shows it's due to a svchost process in charge of "DComLaunch, PlugPlay, Power". For one, Sysinternals' psservice.exe says that the PlugPlay service is...

Last week my PC performed an auto update and ever since I've been experiencing one ongoing problem. After booting my system at the start of each day I have noticed that as soon as I play any streaming video my system freezes seconds later. My video card is running the latest drivers. I'm at a...

I have 2 computers one is running windows 8.1 and one is running windows 7. There are no issues with the windows 8.1 one. However the Windows 7 is old and has a weak graphics card and is unable to display the wireless display. I checked online for solution but found out that it will not work...

Network cameras, which are Internet Protocol-based cameras that transmit video data over a local area network (LAN), are becoming increasingly prevalent – especially in surveillance and security scenarios. Windows now allows users to associate network cameras to their PC, enabling photo capture...

I'm wanting an app to use my laptop as a home security video device. I have done some browsing and don't really know what the better ones are. Doesn't have to be free. Recommendations? Or say forums where I might find an answer to this question?

Beginning with the EdgeHTML 17, Microsoft Edge is the first browser to support Screen Capture via the Screen Capture API. Web developers can start building on this feature today by upgrading to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, or using one of our Link Removed. Screen Capture uses the new...

I have an AT&T 3801 Router. My big PC is plugged directly into it and I can play any video from any source, even at 1080p60. On my laptop, about 60' away and connected thru my LG TV, I am getting WiFi speeds of up to 15 Mbps. However, YouTube videos struggle to play at base 720p. My computer is...

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Hello guys! So I just installed the newest Windows 10 build (10122) and I am having an issue with Youtube videos. Basically the video is black and there is a green bar at the top of the video. I suspect that I need to install the beta drivers for Windows 10 of AMD (I have AMD Radeon HD 7700)...

Looking for a good YouTube app for Windows 8.1 with unique features and a great UI. Tubecast Pro might be the best YouTube app for Windows. read more Continue reading...

I asked this about 6 months ago and got no responses, but perhaps with the prices going falling on high-resolution monitors, someone has found a solution to this minor issue. What happens is that when I click the full screen mode for a YouTube video that has up to 4k resolution available, it...

You've heard about how the XBox One can magically make it look like you are making eye contact when video chatting? Even though the Kinect may be above or below the screen? Oh cool would it be if you could use your Kinect for Windows and do that in Skype for Windows? Link Removed The Video...

Streaming certain videos online has caused me to get the BSOD from time to time. Its not a constant thing, but it happens enough to where its annoying, and making me wonder if its harming my system. Attached to this post is my memory dump, cpu-z screenshots, and Rammon html file. I hope you...

My internet has been being very finicky lately and it all started on the 9th of this month. I don't recall changing anything when this issue started. Sometimes downloads lose connection and I have to click retry. My Avira Pro antivirus updates whenever it wants to and when I try doing a...

I am looking for a product for $500 and under. I am looking for a tablet, detachable, or 2 in 1. Right now the Asus Transformer Book T100 on Amazon for $400 looks like the best deal. The original Surface Pro is on sale for $500 on the Microsoft Store, but is sold out and who knows if they will...

Greetings... I recently joined the forum to try and find the source of my issues. This started happening back in November shortly after a MS update. It usually happens when watching streaming video in Chrome or FFox and with many tabs open and both browsers running. After my PC goes belly-up...

I watch videos on a site and when I finish watching the bandwidth in DU Meter keeps running at 400-500 KB's/s. It would appear that it's like the videos are still running but they are not because the site and anything to do with it is shutdown. Not even a browser is running. Task manager tells...