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Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips
Winsage
April 5, 2026

Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips

Many users of graphics accelerators from a well-known company are experiencing technical issues, particularly when recording video content using OBS Studio. A YouTube channel creator analyzed this problem and identified hardware scheduling, a feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows, as the cause of frequent crashes and performance issues. This feature was meant to improve hardware performance by managing memory more efficiently for video cards, but it has led to conflicts when running demanding games and applications while capturing screens. The blogger recommends that Radeon graphics card owners disable hardware scheduling, as it only provides a minimal performance boost of about two percent in gaming, which does not outweigh the recording and streaming problems it causes.
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Winsage
April 5, 2026

Scheduler function Windows breaks video recording on Radeon chips

Owners of Radeon graphics cards are experiencing technical challenges, particularly crashes and instability when using OBS Studio for video recording. The issues stem from the hardware scheduling feature in Windows, which was intended to improve performance by reducing CPU load but has instead caused conflicts during resource-intensive tasks. The creator of the YouTube channel OCExtreme recommends disabling this feature, as it only offers a minimal performance boost of about two percent, which is not worth the significant problems it causes during content recording and broadcasting.
Windows 11 24H2 Security Update Causes SSD/HDD Failures and Potential Data Corruption
Winsage
August 18, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 Security Update Causes SSD/HDD Failures and Potential Data Corruption

A significant security update from Microsoft, Windows 11 24H2 (KB5063878), is causing issues for users, making SSDs and HDDs inaccessible and potentially corrupting user data. Users have reported installation failures with error code 0x80240069, and despite a hotfix, the update has led to storage drives disappearing from the Windows environment, particularly during large sequential write operations. Recovery attempts are often unsuccessful, putting user files at risk. Microsoft has not provided an official fix, and users are advised to avoid the update and ensure routine data backups. Unplugging and reconnecting the affected drive may temporarily restore visibility but does not guarantee data safety.
Steam's new performance overlay feature will help you monitor how your games are running
AppWizard
July 1, 2025

Steam’s new performance overlay feature will help you monitor how your games are running

Valve has released an update to the Steam Client that includes a performance monitoring overlay for enhanced gaming experience. This overlay provides comprehensive analysis of game performance, displaying FPS values and differentiating between frames generated by technologies like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). Players can select from four monitoring levels: Single FPS Value, FPS Details, CPU & GPU Utilization, and FPS, CPU, GPU, and RAM. The overlay shows minimum and maximum frame values, graphical representation of frame rates, and insights into CPU, GPU, and memory usage. It appears at the bottom of the screen and can be customized in real-time for color saturation, text size, and background opacity. Users can visualize CPU utilization per core and track FPS trends. To activate the overlay, users navigate to Settings > In Game and adjust the Performance Overlay section, where they can reposition it and assign a hotkey. Valve plans to enhance the overlay with additional data to identify hardware performance issues and provide a broader summary of game performance.
Steam adds an in-game performance monitor so you can brag about hitting 900 FPS in Deus Ex
AppWizard
July 1, 2025

Steam adds an in-game performance monitor so you can brag about hitting 900 FPS in Deus Ex

A recent update to Steam has introduced a fully integrated in-game performance monitor, transitioning from its beta phase. This upgraded tool enhances the previous frame counter with additional features, allowing users to activate it through Steam settings for real-time insights into system performance. It displays frame rate values, differentiates between frames generated by technologies like DLSS or FSR, and provides analysis of minimum and maximum frame values along with a graph of frame rate fluctuations. The monitor also tracks CPU performance, GPU performance, and system memory usage, streamlining the assessment of these metrics. Users can choose from four levels of detail and customize the display options. Future enhancements are planned, including automatic detection of common hardware performance issues. Currently, the focus is on Windows users and commonly used GPUs, with broader support expected in future updates.
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro now $10 with Stack Social deal
Winsage
March 22, 2025

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro now $10 with Stack Social deal

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is currently available for .97, reduced from its original price of 9. A coupon code, WINDOWS, can further reduce the price to .97. Key features include an intuitive interface, enhanced voice typing, advanced security, and gaming capabilities with DirectX 12 Ultimate. The package includes Microsoft Teams, Widgets, and touchscreen support, and purchasing it grants a lifetime license. Users should ensure their PC meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11. Additionally, Walmart is offering Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) for 9.99, and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for .99.
Windows 11 will soon let you know why your PC hardware sucks
Winsage
March 19, 2025

Windows 11 will soon let you know why your PC hardware sucks

A new feature in the latest test builds of Windows 11 includes a FAQ section aimed at helping users understand how their hardware affects system performance, specifically addressing issues related to GPU memory and system RAM. Discovered by a Windows enthusiast, this feature is available in the Dev Channel build and can be manually activated, although Microsoft has not officially confirmed it. The FAQ provides information on the implications of low RAM and GPUs with less than 4GB of memory, and it notifies users who are not on the latest version of Windows 11 to consider updates. The adaptability of the FAQ responses is still unclear, and the feature may be rolled out to all Windows 11 users in the future, particularly with the upcoming 24H2 update.
This Windows 11 Pro With AI Copilot at 90% Off Is Your Last Shot of the Year, Offer Ends Soon
Winsage
December 10, 2024

This Windows 11 Pro With AI Copilot at 90% Off Is Your Last Shot of the Year, Offer Ends Soon

StackSocial is offering a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro at a price significantly reduced by 90% from the standard retail price of 9. The license allows installation on two PCs that meet the minimum system requirements. Windows 11 Pro features enhancements such as an AI-powered assistant called Copilot, DirectX 12 Ultimate for improved gaming graphics, BitLocker Drive Encryption for device security, and Smart App Control to prevent the installation of untrusted applications.
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