| Assign a preferred graphics adapter to an app
By Ed Bott
An increasing number of modern high-end portable PCs include two graphics adapters. The built-in graphics adapter offers adequate performance and uses less power. A separate, discrete GPU offers dramatically better performance but uses more power.
Normally, Windows 10 switches between the two modes based on its own algorithms, guessing at your preferences. However, you can override this decision on an app-by-app basis, as you might choose to do if you want to perform a GPU-intensive activity such as processing video while running on battery power.
In Windows 10 versions released in 2017 and earlier, setting these preferences typically required third-party software. As of version 1803, this capability is built into the operating system. Go to Settings > System > Display, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Graphics Settings. There, you can choose an app (Classic or Universal) and then specify which GPU you want that app to use: High Performance, Power Saving, or System Default.
To confirm that each app is using your preferred GPU, open Task Manager in More Details view and look at the details under the GPU and GPU Engine headings on the Performance tab. Note that your discrete GPU might be unavailable if you connect to an external monitor through a docking station.  Azure enables flexible provisioning of computing resources and offers a host of services that leverage Microsoft technologies. This ebook looks at how organizations can take advantage of Azure’s services and solutions. Photos: Graduate gift guide for 2019 Today's recommended downloads |
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