Is 'a function that can adjust the color and brightness of glowing gaming PC peripherals' added to Windows 11 by default?



Some of the parts and peripherals of gaming PCs incorporate RGB lights, and are gaining popularity from users who pursue not only practicality but also cool appearance. A new software developer,

Albacore , has released Build 25295 on February 9, 2023 in Windows 11 Insider Preview , where you can try out the latest features of Windows 11 as soon as possible. ” was found.



Microsoft is adding native RGB lighting controls to Windows 11
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-adding-native-rgb-lighting-controls-to-windows-11/

Windows 11 will soon control your RGB lighting for PC gaming accessories - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/10/23593977/microsoft-windows-11-rgb-control-pc-gaming-accessories

Windows 11 could get a feature for controlling RGB lighting | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/windows-11-could-get-a-feature-for-controlling-rgb-lighting-232811723.html

On February 10, 2023, Mr. Albacore reported that Build 25295 of Windows 11 Insider Preview has ``the ability to control RGB lights''. It is said that the RGB light setting is being developed as a hidden function of Windows 11, and Mr. Albacore has released a screenshot of the setting item.

Looking at the screenshot below, the ``Lighting'' item on the setting screen has peripheral devices that can control RGB lights, such as ``Gaming KB'', ``Stream Deck MK.2'', ``Precision Mouse'', and ``ROG Strix HS''. I know you are. Mr. Albacore clicked 'Gaming KB' as a trial.



Then, settings such as 'Brightness', 'Lighting effect', 'Effect speed', 'Color', 'Match my Windows accent color' Item is displayed.



According to Albacore, Microsoft has been

referring to RGB light settings since 2018 (PDF file) .

In glowing type gaming PCs, RGB lights are built into parts such as cases, graphic boards, fans, and power supplies, and RGB lights are also built into peripheral devices such as keyboards and mice. However, when combining RGB light-equipped parts purchased from different manufacturers, it is difficult to synchronize the lighting timing and color of each part. Some third-party apps claim to ``adjust all RGB lights together,'' but according to Igor Bonifacic, a writer for tech media Engadget, these apps often don't work well. that's right.

Therefore, the `` ability to control RGB lights '' found in Build 25295 of Windows 11 Insider Preview can be a great boon for users of glowing gaming PCs. IT news site BleepingComputer installs third-party software riddled with bugs and security flaws by adding the ability to control RGB lights on peripherals like mice and gaming keyboards to Windows 11 by default. He said he wouldn't need it anymore.

At the time of writing the article, Microsoft has not officially announced the RGB light setting function, but it is highly likely that it will be released in a future update.



in Software,   Hardware, Posted by log1h_ik