Microsoft’s OS has many hidden options that manage to give our computer a better look and better performance. Today we reveal the way to get the most out of your monitor with a simple button that is very hidden within the system.
If you use Windows 11 and want to get more out of your monitor’s performance, it turns out that there is a hidden option that allows you to considerably improve the performance of your screen. If you want to know all the details of the new Windows 11 operating system, visit this link.
Buried in your computer’s advanced settings is a way to turn on dynamic refresh rate (DRR). The adjustable refresh rate setting isn’t new to Windows, but it’s also not something that you put too much stock in.
With the dynamic feature of Windows 11, the computer automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on what is needed at any given timereducing the rate when possible to help preserve battery life.
The main advantage of increasing the refresh rate of the monitor is fluidity. The higher the hertz, the smoother the movements on the screen. This is especially noticeable in video games, but that fluidity can also be carried over to other elements of the W11 interface.
That said, in the case of videos, it’s important to note that a higher refresh rate can make things look a bit out of place, almost strange, when you see something that was not designed for it (remember what The Hobbit looked like? Well that).
How to turn on dynamic refresh rate in Windows 11
To take advantage of this particular feature of Windows 11, you will need to have a high refresh rate monitor connected to your PC (either 75Hz, 120Hz or the standard 144Hz).
First of all, you should check what the refresh rate of your monitor is (unless you already know it). You can check this by opening the Start menu and selecting Settings > System.
You will find the refresh rate in Hz close to your screen resolution. Then open Settings and select System > Display > Advanced display.
From there you’ll see a dropdown menu, which you can open to find various refresh rate options, including -if you have a compatible screen- the Dynamic option, which you should select to use the DRR function.
Setting the refresh rate to Dynamic won’t necessarily improve the on-screen visuals, but you’ll probably start to notice that things seem to run more smoothly.
Take a look, for example, at how transitions between different Windows interface elements move and react.. Or, for example, quickly move the Chrome or Discord window, you will see that it moves smoothly and fluidly.
George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism