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The windowed games tag covers practical guidance for running games in windowed and borderless modes on Windows 11. It focuses on the built-in Windowed Game Optimizations feature for compatible DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 titles, with attention to reducing input or frame latency and improving frame pacing. The available content also addresses how these modes can differ from exclusive fullscreen, including possible variable refresh rate support and the convenience of switching between a game and other applications. This archive is useful when reviewing Windows 11 graphics settings for smoother gameplay in compatible windowed configurations.
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    Use Windows 11 Windowed Game Optimizations to Reduce Latency in Borderless Mode

    Use Windows 11 Windowed Game Optimizations to Reduce Latency in Borderless Mode Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 10 minutes Borderless windowed mode is convenient because it makes switching between a game and other applications much faster than traditional exclusive fullscreen mode...