How do I fix lag issues?

Laptops (and some desktops) often have performance issues with certain software due to their dual GPU setup. To fix this, you can instruct Windows to use the high-performance GPU for specific programs.

Windows 11

Configure through Windows Graphics settings

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings
2. Scroll down to the bottom and click Graphics
3. Click Add desktop app
4. Navigate to & select the program you want to use the high-performance GPU for (see cheatsheet at bottom of article)
5. Once the program is added to the list, click it to expand the options
6. Change the GPU preference to High performance

Windows 10

Configure through NVIDIA Control Panel

1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Start menu or the system tray
2. Go to 3D Settings > Manage 3D settings in the left sidebar
3. Enter the Program Settings tab
4. Click Add and locate the software you want to use the high-performance GPU for (see cheatsheet at bottom of article)
5. Click Add Selected Program
6. If the option is available, change the preferred graphics processor from "Use global setting (Auto-select: Integrated)" to High-performance NVIDIA processor
7. Click Apply to save your changes

Once you have configured the desired software to use the high-performance GPU by following the above steps, try running it again and see if the performance improves.