Increase Gaming Performance Changing these 10 PC Settings! (2026)

Windows Settings to Change to Increase Gaming Performance. I just set up a new Windows gaming PC in our living room. In this video, I’ll show you the settings I changed on that PC to improve gaming performance and have the best possible experience when using it. #Windows #Windows11 #WindowsGaming Subscribe! ▶ www.youtube.com/@BrettInTech Share This Video ▶ https://youtu.be/RINvpFiYeZk PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Listen & follow our friends at “Tech Gumbo” for all things tech Past, Present & Future available wherever you listen to podcasts. Windows 11 Tips & Tricks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunpbmfrhFAXBKXnjRfKhUn4Ygzr947j1 Windows 10 Tips & Tricks Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLunpbmfrhFAVLDl7tQfPGk0er9k8Iqe99 0:00 Intro 0:20 Enable Game Mode 1:05 Disable Startup Apps 1:50 Update Graphics Card Drivers 2:30 Change Power Plan 3:11 Change Display Settings 4:07 Disable Virtual Machine Platform 4:58 Disable Mouse Acceleration 5:29 Change Default Game GPU 6:17 Install System Updates 7:08 Enable GPU Scheduling WATCH MORE VIDEOS: How to Enable the Official “God Mode” in Windows https://youtu.be/odxas5FVpsY These 7 Hidden Features in Windows Will Blow Your Mind! https://youtu.be/cTttnVIFcCs Disable these 7 Background Services in Windows to Boost Performance! https://youtu.be/RMS4-05vQxY This Secret Windows Trick Shows You Every App on Your PC! https://youtu.be/KH69PAXcnxE 20 Best Hidden Google Games for You To Play Right Now! https://youtu.be/6ALu9KkugrA X/Twitter: https://x.com/BrettInTech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrettInTech Here at Brett In Tech we make videos about technology, streaming services, life hacks and anything else that people might find useful to know about including the best Windows settings for gaming. Our goal is to educate and make people aware of resources that can be helpful to them in their daily life.