Windows HDR Quick Baseline: A Simple Setup That Prevents Dim and Washed Out HDR
PC HDR often looks wrong because the baseline is wrong. Use this minimal Windows HDR setup to keep highlights readable and avoid dim, washed images.
Game HDR Settings
Paper white, peak brightness, UI brightness — common pitfalls.
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HDR Tone Mapping Traps: When ‘Dynamic’ Settings Destroy Detail
Many HDR problems are tone mapping problems. ‘Dynamic’ modes can crush highlights or lift blacks into gray fog. Use this baseline to keep detail readable.
HDR vs SDR Decision Rule: Pick Clarity and Stability Over Hype
HDR is optional. Use this decision rule: if HDR reduces readability, adds instability, or makes UI harder to read, SDR is the right choice.