Optimizing Windows 11 for gaming isnt as plug-and-play as Microsoft would have you believe.

Thats what were going to show you here how to optimize Windows 11 for gaming.

Its often turned on by default, but its always worth checking with these steps.

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Step 2: Select Gaming from the navigation bar on the left, followed by Game Mode.

Step 1: Enter options in the search field in your Windows 11 taskbar and tap the options icon.

Step 2: Choose System from the navigation menu and scroll down to your devices power controls.

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This is simply titled Power on desktops, or Power & Battery for laptops.

Heres how to see to it yours is up-to-date for your gaming.

Step 1: Right-tap the Start button in your Windows 11 taskbar and choose gadget Manager from the options.

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Step 3: Right-click your GPU and choose Update driver.

Step 3: You should see some data about whats stored and where on your machine.

Underneath that, toggle the Storage Sense icon to On.

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Then, nudge the little arrow to the right of the Storage Sense option.

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