Windows 10 not only sets itself apart from the previous version with its new technical features, but also with its neater design including many visual effects. This also includes animations, refined edges, and the display of window shadows. However, these effects take up computing power. If the performance of your computer is deteriorating, it’s worth deactivating them. Although you will then forego a number of design elements, you will benefit from a performance boost. In the performance options, you have the possibility to activate or deactivate individual effects:
- Enter “Adjust display and performance of Windows” in the search field of the task bar and select the right search result.
- The “Performance Options” window will then open. The required tab “Visual Effects” is already selected as standard.
- Choose the option “Adjust for best performance”. Windows will then prioritize performance over visual effects. Alternatively, you can also apply user-defined settings. Manually select the effects you want to have displayed.
- Finally, confirm your changes with “OK”.