How DirectStorage loads Forspoken in one second on PC
GDC 2022 brought new details for Microsoft's DirectStorage technology, including the reveal that it can load Forspoken in as little as one second......»»
How to enter the Forbidden Meadow in Forspoken
Can't figure out how to bypass this locked gate in Junoon? It's not a bug, but the answer isn't clear. Here's how to get into the Forbidden Meadow in Forspoken......»»
Forspoken settings: change these settings for a better experience
There are a few options that you probably want to know. Here are the best settings you should change in Forspoken to make your time in Athia more enjoyable......»»
How to fast travel in Forspoken
Thankfully, a fast travel system exists in Forspoken, but not immediately. Here's how to unlock and use fast travel to cut down on your travel time in Athia......»»
Turns out DirectStorage isn’t killing frame rates in Forspoken after all
New performance testing shows that DirectStorage isn't actually killing your frame rate in Forspoken......»»
Careful — Microsoft DirectStorage could kill your frame rate
Microsoft's DirectStorage tech debuted on PC with Forspoken, but it could have a big impact on your system performance......»»
The best external hard drives for 2023
Need an external drive with loads of space? Does it need to be fast and durable, too? Here are the best external hard drives you can get from SanDisk and more......»»
I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC
Forspoken's PC port includes additional features over the PS5 version, but you should stick with the console release if you want a smooth experience......»»
Despite divisive dialogue, Forspoken gets a lot right about open-world games
The discourse around Forspoken's divisive writing has taken the conversation away from what the open-world game actually does well......»»
You can turn off Frey and Cuff’s banter in Forspoken
If Forspoken's quip-filled dialogue has you rolling your eyes already, you'll want to use this option to cut down chatter......»»
Forspoken review: Magical open-world gameplay makes up for a slow start
Forspoken drops the ball on narrative, but it makes up for that with satisfying spellcasting and exploration......»»
Best refurbished iPad deals and sales for January 2023
Cheap refurbished iPads are plentiful and can save you loads of money. We scour the best online sources for the best refurbished iPad deals......»»
Researchers reveal mechanism of fatigue damage by high thermal loads in tungsten composites
The relationship between microstructure evolution and property degradation of two representative second-phase dispersion strengthened tungsten materials after electron beam thermal loading was investigated recently by a collaborated research team fro.....»»
This free Apple Watch update lets you race yourself like Mario Kart
Apple Watch users can get loads of new features for free right now......»»
I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story
We got to play nearly four hours of Forspoken, getting a strong sense of its fantasy setting and dazzling spellcasting......»»
Apple silicon supports the ancient Intel 8080 through a secret extension
Apple revealed its first custom processor, the Apple M1, during an event in November 2020. The chip was met with high praise for cramming loads of power into a tiny space. Apple's M1 led people to wonder if SoCs were the future of computing......»»
Microsoft’s DirectStorage can now cut your game loading times by 200%
Microsoft has just released DirectStorage 1.1, officially adding the long-awaited GPU decompression that could lower loading times by 200%......»»
The best tumble dryers for efficient clothes drying
Do you need a tumble dryer? They’re an essential appliance in busy households. Anyone who always seems to have three washing loads on the go at once will understand just how useful they are. And with winter drawing in, you need a means of dryin.....»»
Reddit user acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server, finds 36 hard drives inside
Storing content in close geographical proximity to viewers helps to ensure speedy delivery but with so many subscribers and so much content, it's requires loads of storage. Netflix supplies plenty of documentation about Open Connect but doesn't provi.....»»
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD is built for PS5 and DirectStorage
The launch of PCIe 5.0 devices doesn't mean PCIe 4.0 SSDs are old hat now, as Samsung is launching its new 990 Pro SSD with PCIe 4.0 and better performance......»»
Microsoft preps DirectStorage 1.1 with GPU decompression for faster game loads
Update is "coming soon" but requires use of all-new compression format. Enlarge / DirectStorage facilitates direct communication between your GPU and speedy modern SSDs, which can reduce game load times and speed up asset streaming......»»