DXVK generally performs better on Linux (using Wine/Proton) than on Windows. Because Linux utilizes highly optimized, open-source Vulkan drivers (like RADV/ACO) that were specifically built for AMD Radeon hardware, the translation of Direct3D 9/11 to Vulkan is highly efficient.
But if you take the trouble to watch my video, you can see that there are also advantages for Nvidia users.
You see that I run Assassin's Creed Odyssey on 4GB RAM and on an i3-3240. What do you think are the minimum system requirements for windows11?
For CPU-based rendering, Linux is generally faster than windows11 by about 15% due to lighter background overhead and efficient kernel scheduling.
NetSpeedTray 1.3.2 by Razvan Serea
NetSpeedTray is a lightweight, open-source Windows network monitor that shows live upload and download speeds directly on the Taskbar. Designed for efficiency, it quietly sits in the system tray, conserving CPU and battery with dynamic updates. It blends seamlessly with Windows 10/11, adapts to light/dark themes, and auto-positions to avoid overlaps. Features include accurate interface detection, customizable display, optional mini-graph, color coding, granular font and unit control, detailed per-interface history graphs, safe data management, and easy CSV export—bringing the network monitoring Windows forgot.
NetSpeedTray key features:
Lightweight & Efficient
Runs quietly in your system tray without consuming resources. Features a "Dynamic Update Rate" that lowers refresh frequency when the network is idle to save CPU and battery life.
Native Look & Feel
Blends seamlessly with Windows 10/11 UI. Smart detection for light and dark taskbar themes ensures text is always visible.
Intelligent & Adaptive Positioning
Automatically finds empty space next to your system tray and shifts to make room for new icons, preventing overlaps.
Seamless OS Integration
Behaves like a native Windows component.
Hides instantly with auto-hiding taskbar
Hides when a fullscreen app is active
Smart Network Monitoring
Accurate by Default: Auto mode identifies your main internet connection and ignores noise from VPNs or virtual adapters.
Easy Interface Selection: Switch effortlessly between Auto, All, or Selected network interfaces via intuitive radio buttons.
Total Visual Customization
Free Move Mode: Unlock and place the widget anywhere on your screen.
Optional Mini-Graph: Real-time graph of recent network activity with adjustable opacity.
Color Coding: Customize colors and speed thresholds to quickly see network status.
Granular Display Control
Text & Font: Adjust font family, size, weight, and alignment.
Units: Automatic (B/s, KB/s, MB/s) or fixed Mbps display.
Precision: Set decimal places and always show them for uniform appearance.
Detailed & Intelligent History Graph
Smart Scale: Logarithmic scale shows low-level traffic and large spikes clearly.
Per-Interface Filtering: View speed history for specific adapters (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN).
Safe & Efficient Data Management: Adjustable retention, automatic cleanup, optimized database.
Easy Data Export: Export raw data to .csv or save high-quality graphs for reports.
NetSpeedTray v1.3.2: Smaller, Lighter, Better Multi-Monitor
NetSpeedTray v1.3.2 focuses on being smaller, lighter, and more reliable, with major memory savings, better multi-monitor support, stronger privacy protections, and easier troubleshooting.
Changes
24% smaller installer (106 → 81 MB)
28% smaller portable ZIP (127 → 91 MB)
45–70% lower idle RAM usage (~135 MB → ~40–75 MB)
Preferred Monitor setting for multi-monitor setups (#72)
Export Support Bundle for one-click bug-report packaging
Live Windows Light/Dark theme detection (#62)
Lazy loading of matplotlib & numpy for faster, lighter startup
Improved multi-monitor widget position restore after reboot (#133)
Windows 10/11 stylesheet and font compatibility fixes (#149)
Support Bundle includes sanitized logs, config, and system info
PII obfuscator hardened to cover IPv6, MACs, hostnames, GUIDs, and paths (#141)
Unified log redaction across file and console logging
Better diagnostic logging included by default in support bundles
Korean translation improvements and updated translator credits (#139)
Test suite expanded from 146 → 191 passing tests (+45) [full release notes]
Download: NetSpeedTray 1.3.2 | 81.6 MB (Open Source)
Download: NetSpeedTray Portable | 91.1 MB
View: NetSpeedTray Home Page | Screenshot
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Reluctantly..bs. In this day and age(pun intended) information is more valuable then apps; big tech worked with the GOP and in dem states like California to add this crap so they can agro better marketing data.
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Sandy
I used to use Bittornado for downloading torrents, this was until Suprnova got shut down,
then I got a new pc and haven't installed a new torrent downloader, I remember Bittornado and Bitcomet used to be both contested against each other,
But I dont know which one is really the fastest and safest :whistle: one to use for downloading torrents currently?
Could people point me in the right direction and tell me which one I should get?
(if u need pc stats, their in my sig)
(also bitcomet sorta confuses me, is it like a program on its own or is it like an add on onto bittorrent?)
Thank You In Advance(Y)
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