

Game Mode is on by default in current versions of Windows 10 and 11, but it doesn't hurt to check-head to Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and flip the switch to On. It also prevents Windows Update from installing new drivers or sending restart notifications, which is a nice bonus. It dedicates more of your system to the game you're playing, so background processes can't steal precious CPU power. Windows' built-in Game Mode is designed to help with this as well. In general, closing those background programs is a good idea, but don't expect miracles.

If you have hardware-hungry programs open in the background, they may prevent your PC from using its full potential in games-particularly if you have a lower-end PC with limited resources.

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