performance stability Archives

Winsage

February 27, 2026

Windows 11’s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically “why is this worse?”

Microsoft's redesign of the Start menu in Windows 11 has received mixed reactions, with many users criticizing its excessive size, automation, and lack of customization options. Users on larger monitors find the menu to be a "colossal waste of space," while those on laptops have a more favorable view. The automatic categorization of apps has been deemed ineffective, with users frustrated by the inability to rename or adjust categories. Some users appreciate the "List" view option, but overall, the menu's size overshadows its positive aspects. Functional issues such as icons failing to render and laggy animations have also been reported, contributing to dissatisfaction. Users express a desire for more control over their interface, suggesting that options for category editing and resizing could improve the experience.

AppWizard

September 5, 2025

Cronos: The New Dawn PC Performance Analysis

Bloober Team will release its third-person action horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn, using Unreal Engine 5. Benchmarking tests were conducted on a setup with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and various high-end graphics cards. The game offers customizable graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS 2.0. At 1080p with Epic Settings, the top five graphics cards achieved over 60 FPS. At Native 1440p, only the NVIDIA RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 maintained fluid performance, while no GPU reached 60 FPS at Native 4K. Lowering settings from Epic to High can improve performance by 18–25%. The game features impressive visuals but has minor imperfections and fewer stutters without Hardware Lumen enabled. It outperforms Silent Hill 2 Remake in stability and aligns with typical Unreal Engine 5 performance expectations.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Stellar Blade is a prime example of how PC ports should be done – ultrawide compatibility and stable performance are a must

The gaming community has expressed frustration over poorly optimized PC ports, with recent titles like Rise of the Ronin, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Monster Hunter Wilds suffering from stuttering issues and heavy reliance on upscaling technologies. Many contemporary games lack ultrawide compatibility, which is increasingly expected as ultrawide displays become more popular. Stellar Blade is noted for its exceptional performance and optimization, including support for ultrawide screens up to a 32:9 aspect ratio. It achieves over 60 frames per second (fps) at 1080p on medium settings on an Asus ROG Ally, with frame rates reaching 112fps using AMD Frame Generation. The Steam Deck also performs well, reaching 60fps on lower settings. On desktop systems with high-end hardware like the RTX 4080 Super and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Stellar Blade consistently exceeds 100fps at maximum settings without needing Nvidia's Frame Generation. Despite some titles showing good optimization, many triple-A releases still suffer from poor PC adaptations, disappointing gamers with high-end hardware. Handheld gaming PCs are becoming more popular, and successful ports like Stellar Blade provide hope for future game releases.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to release on January 30, 2025, developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, and will be priced at £50. The game features a dual-protagonist system with Peter Parker and Miles Morales, allowing players to switch between the two during missions. It has been reviewed on high-end hardware, including Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, with 32GB of RAM. The game promises around 10 hours of gameplay, but has faced criticism for its narrative depth and character interactions. Technical issues, including frequent crashes, have been reported, affecting performance stability. The game will transition to PC in 2025, following its PS5 launch in 2023.

Winsage

October 30, 2024

I didn’t shut down my Windows 11 laptop for three months and here’s what happened

Many users prefer to keep their PCs running continuously for convenience, especially when working on long-term projects that require multiple applications and tabs. Some users need their machines on for specific purposes like running media servers or remote access. The rise of smart home technology has also increased reliance on PCs as central hubs. An experiment with a Windows 11 laptop kept on for three months showed stable performance, with minor issues like lag in Google Chrome due to many open tabs. The battery performance was good, dropping only about 4% overnight after heavy usage. However, there are reasons to shut down a PC periodically, such as the need for software updates and enhanced security against cyberattacks. Shutting down can help mitigate potential issues and ensure efficient operation.